Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
Median National Annual Salary $53,120*
The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests, ensures the quality of those tests, and determines if a new technology is appropriate for adoption into future clinical testing.
Testing in the laboratory includes but is not limited to:
- Detection of abnormal cells (e.g., lymphoma)
- Analysis of enzyme activity in pancreatitis, acute myocardial infarctions, and cirrhosis
- Identification of bacteria causing infection and evaluating its antibiotic therapy
- Detection of DNA markers for genetic diseases
- Processing, testing for compatibility, and distribution of blood and blood products (e.g. American Red Cross.)
Why Study at Winona State
- Cutting-edge learning experience in the laboratory profession and many other healthcare fields
- Challenging curriculum appropriate to the needs of the profession
- Development of leadership, management and educational skills
- Experienced faculty actively engage students in the critical thinking process
- Exploration of the theory and application of laboratory testing
- Theory and techniques in laboratory testing, such as molecular technology, is incorporated into many of the program specific courses
- Graduates are prepared to become Nationally Certified and employed in the laboratory profession
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019
