Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.

What Can You Do With This Major?

We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Medical Laboratory Science, B.S. go on to work in these industries among others.

Hospital/ Clinic

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Medical Laboratory Scientist $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Medical Scribe $ 20,000 - $ 29,000
Emergency Medical Technician $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Regional Service Representative $ 20,000 - $ 29,000
Medical Technologist $ 40,000 - $ 49,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Surgical Pathology Technologist $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Doctor of Physical Therapy $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Microbiologist $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Optomotrist $ 80,000 - $ 89,000
Epidemiologist $ 50,000 - $ 59,000

Pharmaceutical

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Manufacturing Operations Technician $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Quality Control Microbiologist $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Manufacturing Associate $ 20,000 - $ 29,000
Laboratory Technician $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Cleanroom Operator $ 20,000 - $ 29,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Manufacturing Specialist $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Process Development Scientist $ 80,000 - $ 89,000
Research Associate $ 90,000 - $ 99,000
Compliance Director $ 120,000 - $ 129,000
CMC Project Manager $ 80,000 - $ 89,000

Medical/ Healthcare

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Medical Technologist $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Laboratory Technologist $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Medical Laboratory Technologist $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Research Assistant $ 30,000 - $ 39,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Clinical Laboratory Technologist $ 80,000 - $ 89,000
Director of Quality Assurance and Compliance $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Clinical Safety Specialist $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Laboratory Supervisor $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist $ 90,000 - $ 99,000

Where Can You Find URI Graduates?

Many alumni who majored in Medical Laboratory Science, B.S. go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.

Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students

University of Rhode Island    |     University of Massachusetts Amherst    |     Quinnipiac University    |     University of New England    |     Salve Regina University    |     Duke University School of Medicine    |     Southern Connecticut State University    |     Florida Institute of Technology    |     Bryant University    |     Northcentral University

Top Employers Hiring Our Grads

Moderna Therapeutics    |     Molecular Templates, Inc.    |     Biogen Inc.    |     Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.    |     American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay    |     Boston Heart Diagnostics Corporation    |     Boston University    |     Care New England Health System Inc    |     Concord Hospital, Inc.    |     Foundation Medicine, Inc.    |     Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings    |     Lahey Health System, Inc.    |     Lifespan Corporation    |     Practicematch Corporation    |     Rhode Island Hospital    |     Sentara Healthcare    |     Pentech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.    |     New England Biolabs, Inc.    |     Amgen Inc.    |     Finch Therapeutics

What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?

Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.

Career Readiness for All Majors:

  • Critical thinking
  • Oral and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Digital technology
  • Professionalism
  • Career and self development
  • Equity and inclusion

Medical Laboratory Science, B.S. Skills:

These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.

  1. Research
  2. Cell Cultures
  3. Biotechnology
  4. Microbiology
  5. Good Manufacturing Practices

Contact


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