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Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

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63630.0000 79650.0000 90360.0000

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Responsible for analyzing the content of body fluids and tissue samples to detect microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria. Analyzes the chemical content of samples to determine levels of cholesterol in a patient, determines if blood and body fluid cells are irregular or if a tumor is malignant, and/or detects the amount of medication in patients’ blood to see if treatments are effective for them. Determines the best laboratory testing procedures and equipment – such as cell counters, microscopes, and automated equipment – and ensures testing is of high quality.

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