Bachelor's degree in Biological/Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science, required
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required
Minimum of 6 years core lab experience, required (Years of experience begin with Medical Laboratory Courses)
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist (MLS/MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or American Medical Technology (AMT)
Minimum of 3 years lab experience in the non-waived specialties of a clinical laboratory; 2 of these years must be in a licensed laboratory or a laboratory of a hospital, university or health department and be under the supervision of a director who possesses a doctoral degree