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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Description
Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
Common Tasks
- Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
- Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
- Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
- Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $46.64 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $32.78 and $61.50 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $96,995.65 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $68,184.06 and $127,917.39 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 470 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 10.6% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 520.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $47.00 with the median annual salary reaching $98,314.
