Medical Laboratory Science Careers Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/medical-laboratory-science-careers This is a podcast for high school or college student interested in medical careers. We provide guidance on medical laboratory science education,training, and career opportunities. Listen in to learn more about this career with meaningful work and career growth, Copyright 2024 MLS2030.com 077eb823-6da0-57bb-8790-15cad55d674a no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:34:07 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:44:11 -0600 https://www.mls2030.com https://img.transistor.fm/uxgLCMLD1pFmV_tnXpNlWf3dLuLWD86ktMews7fEgIw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1NTk4LzE2OTU5/MTk4MTgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Medical Laboratory Science Careers https://www.mls2030.com episodic Dr. Gary Stocker This is a podcast for high school or college student interested in medical careers. We provide guidance on medical laboratory science education,training, and career opportunities. Listen in to learn more about this career with meaningful work and career growth, This is a podcast for high school or college student interested in medical careers. lab tech, med tech, medical laboratory science, laboratory careers, blood bank, hematology, virology microbiology, histology Gary Stocker gary@mls2030.com No No Cytology career discovery with Marisssa Lee (Cytologist) 13 13 Cytology career discovery with Marisssa Lee (Cytologist) full 467fc5af-83a7-4eeb-83c1-a268e3a21ac7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f95512e What is cytotechnology and what does a cytologist do ?
 
In this podcast, listen to a veteran cytologist describe her career and many of the tasks she performs to diagnose and treat patients.

]]> What is cytotechnology and what does a cytologist do ?
 
In this podcast, listen to a veteran cytologist describe her career and many of the tasks she performs to diagnose and treat patients.

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:18:03 -0500 Dr. Gary Stocker Dr. Gary Stocker 1243 What is cytotechnology and what does a cytologist do ?
 
In this podcast, listen to a veteran cytologist describe her career and many of the tasks she performs to diagnose and treat patients.

]]> lab tech, med tech, medical laboratory science, laboratory careers, blood bank, hematology, virology microbiology, histology No MLS Career Decision Interview with Laura Severs (MLS-ASCP) 12 12 MLS Career Decision Interview with Laura Severs (MLS-ASCP) full 299ba75a-69a7-4935-9b02-73e2e8af304d https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b474b2c Laura Severs, MHA, MLS (ASCP) is the Director of Clinical Operations at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Her 15-year career as a medical laboratory scientist, transfusion services leader, and point-of-care coordinator, and laboratory leader positions Ms. Severs to provide solid guidance to the opportunities available to those considering a medical laboratory science (MLS) career.

Listen to this podcast as Laura discusses medical laboratory science as a service career, the MLS internship, provides guidance to college science majors, and discusses the best and worst parts of an MLS career.

]]> Laura Severs, MHA, MLS (ASCP) is the Director of Clinical Operations at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Her 15-year career as a medical laboratory scientist, transfusion services leader, and point-of-care coordinator, and laboratory leader positions Ms. Severs to provide solid guidance to the opportunities available to those considering a medical laboratory science (MLS) career.

Listen to this podcast as Laura discusses medical laboratory science as a service career, the MLS internship, provides guidance to college science majors, and discusses the best and worst parts of an MLS career.

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:44:48 -0600 Dr. Gary Stocker Dr. Gary Stocker 1036 Laura Severs, MHA, MLS (ASCP) is the Director of Clinical Operations at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Her 15-year career as a medical laboratory scientist, transfusion services leader, and point-of-care coordinator, and laboratory leader positions Ms. Severs to provide solid guidance to the opportunities available to those considering a medical laboratory science (MLS) career.

Listen to this podcast as Laura discusses medical laboratory science as a service career, the MLS internship, provides guidance to college science majors, and discusses the best and worst parts of an MLS career.

]]> lab tech, med tech, medical laboratory science, laboratory careers, blood bank, hematology, virology microbiology, histology No Why should a college student consider a medical laboratory science career? 11 11 Why should a college student consider a medical laboratory science career? full ff43daba-c5d2-468e-a323-eb8dfc2a5966 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22372257 College students who are biology, chemistry, microbiology majors:  A medical laboratory science career can be a successful career choice for you.

This 3 minute podcast outlines reasons to consider a career as a medical laboratory scientists.  Contact me at gary@mls2030.com for more information and free career guidance.

]]> College students who are biology, chemistry, microbiology majors:  A medical laboratory science career can be a successful career choice for you.

This 3 minute podcast outlines reasons to consider a career as a medical laboratory scientists.  Contact me at gary@mls2030.com for more information and free career guidance.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:38:16 -0600 Dr. Gary Stocker Dr. Gary Stocker 166 College students who are biology, chemistry, microbiology majors:  A medical laboratory science career can be a successful career choice for you.

This 3 minute podcast outlines reasons to consider a career as a medical laboratory scientists.  Contact me at gary@mls2030.com for more information and free career guidance.

]]> lab tech, med tech, medical laboratory science, laboratory careers, blood bank, hematology, virology microbiology, histology No A Missouri high school science teacher provides health care science guidance to students and families 10 10 A Missouri high school science teacher provides health care science guidance to students and families full 3217b80e-e43c-4083-a1dd-8874bc129097 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea185e7e Theresa Cordonier, from Timberland High School (St. Charles County, MO), provides guidance to parents and students on health care science careers with a focus on medical laboratory scientists careers.

]]> Theresa Cordonier, from Timberland High School (St. Charles County, MO), provides guidance to parents and students on health care science careers with a focus on medical laboratory scientists careers.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:14:32 -0500 Dr. Gary Stocker Dr. Gary Stocker 964 Theresa Cordonier, from Timberland High School (St. Charles County, MO), provides guidance to parents and students on health care science careers with a focus on medical laboratory scientists careers.

]]> lab tech, med tech, medical laboratory science, laboratory careers, blood bank, hematology, virology microbiology, histology No Alese Thompson: MLS program director at the University of Missouri 9 9 Alese Thompson: MLS program director at the University of Missouri full b57b15c3-6033-401b-8956-dc579ceb67ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c41bfb7 Alese Thompson discusses the medical laboratory scientist career, education, training and her program a the University of Missouri.

Here is a link to the University of Missour MLS program.

]]> Alese Thompson discusses the medical laboratory scientist career, education, training and her program a the University of Missouri.

Here is a link to the University of Missour MLS program.

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0600 Dr. Gary Stocker Dr. Gary Stocker 1592 Alese Thompson discusses the medical laboratory scientist career, education, training and her program a the University of Missouri.

Here is a link to the University of Missour MLS program.

]]> medical laboratory science, lab careers, lab tech, MLS, med tech, medical technologist, clinical laboratory tech, MLT, MT, gary stocker, lab tests, laboratory careers, university of missouri, No The Journey to a Medical Laboratory Career 8 8 The Journey to a Medical Laboratory Career full 29c91fd6-aee2-49c8-8f34-deab4d3761a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b25ec06a During the course of 2023 and beyond, I will continue to come back to the process of becoming a medical laboratory science professional. It is important for listeners of this podcast series to understand the career as they consider their options.

Research shows that 70% of all medical diagnoses and treatments are dependent on laboratory test results, If you are interested in a health care career with meaningful work and career growth, consider the medical laboratory as one of your options.

]]> During the course of 2023 and beyond, I will continue to come back to the process of becoming a medical laboratory science professional. It is important for listeners of this podcast series to understand the career as they consider their options.

Research shows that 70% of all medical diagnoses and treatments are dependent on laboratory test results, If you are interested in a health care career with meaningful work and career growth, consider the medical laboratory as one of your options.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0600 Dr. Gary Stocker Dr. Gary Stocker 396 During the course of 2023 and beyond, I will continue to come back to the process of becoming a medical laboratory science professional. It is important for listeners of this podcast series to understand the career as they consider their options.

Research shows that 70% of all medical diagnoses and treatments are dependent on laboratory test results, If you are interested in a health care career with meaningful work and career growth, consider the medical laboratory as one of your options.

]]> medical laboratory science, lab careers, lab tech, MLS, med tech, medical technologist, clinical laboratory tech, MLT, MT, gary stocker, lab tests, laboratory careers, No Trust your pilot. Trust your lab results. 7 7 Trust your pilot. Trust your lab results. full f5ad9ed6-fd33-49c8-a491-4c2bb20ece3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/43ddfced When we get on an airplane, we trust the pilot, the air traffic controller, mechanic and many others we don't see to get us to our destination.


If you are looking for a behind-the-scenes career in health care, the medical laboratory scientist is one of the careers to consider.


This podcast draws comparisons to what airline pilots and medical laboratory scientists do to get their passengers/patients to their respective end destinations.

]]> When we get on an airplane, we trust the pilot, the air traffic controller, mechanic and many others we don't see to get us to our destination.


If you are looking for a behind-the-scenes career in health care, the medical laboratory scientist is one of the careers to consider.


This podcast draws comparisons to what airline pilots and medical laboratory scientists do to get their passengers/patients to their respective end destinations.

]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0600 Dr. Gary Stocker Dr. Gary Stocker 258 When we get on an airplane, we trust the pilot, the air traffic controller, mechanic and many others we don't see to get us to our destination.


If you are looking for a behind-the-scenes career in health care, the medical laboratory scientist is one of the careers to consider.


This podcast draws comparisons to what airline pilots and medical laboratory scientists do to get their passengers/patients to their respective end destinations.

]]> lab tech, med tech, medical laboratory science, laboratory careers, blood bank, hematology, virology microbiology, histology No Career Comparison: MLS v. Physical Therapist 6 6 Career Comparison: MLS v. Physical Therapist full fc9f8c29-741c-4269-90fd-2b1bd8dfd6b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ece0d76 Career decisions should be based on gathering as many facts and perspectives as possible. 

In this podcast, I will compare and contrast physical therapy careers versus those in a hospital's medical laboratory.

]]> Career decisions should be based on gathering as many facts and perspectives as possible. 

In this podcast, I will compare and contrast physical therapy careers versus those in a hospital's medical laboratory.

]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0600 Dr. Gary Stocker Dr. Gary Stocker 400 Career decisions should be based on gathering as many facts and perspectives as possible. 

In this podcast, I will compare and contrast physical therapy careers versus those in a hospital's medical laboratory.

]]> medical laboratory science, lab careers, lab tech, MLS, med tech, medical technologist, clinical laboratory tech, MLT, MT, gary stocker, lab tests, laboratory careers, No Career comparison: Medical laboratory scientist v. Registered Nurse 5 5 Career comparison: Medical laboratory scientist v. Registered Nurse full 83a7163a-d85b-44b6-a775-7246fcb4560e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3805ff0c Career decisions should be based on gathering as many facts and perspectives as possible.

In this podcast, I will compare and contrast nursing careers versus those in a hospital's medical laboratory.

]]> Career decisions should be based on gathering as many facts and perspectives as possible.

In this podcast, I will compare and contrast nursing careers versus those in a hospital's medical laboratory.

]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:33:00 -0600 Dr. Gary Stocker Dr. Gary Stocker 369 Career decisions should be based on gathering as many facts and perspectives as possible.

In this podcast, I will compare and contrast nursing careers versus those in a hospital's medical laboratory.

]]> medical laboratory science, lab careers, lab tech, MLS, med tech, medical technologist, clinical laboratory tech, MLT, MT, gary stocker, lab tests, laboratory careers, No Bachelors or Associates degree in medical laboratory science? 4 4 Bachelors or Associates degree in medical laboratory science? full 5b43abbd-e725-4cc9-ab49-0a022264cc10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8675382 Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)  v. Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) – Which one to choose?

There are benefits and considerations to consider when choosing your medical laboratory career path. In this podcast, I step you through the differences between the MLS and MLT (CLT) college routes to a medical laboratory career.

To schedule a career discovery interview, email gary@mls2030.com

]]> Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)  v. Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) – Which one to choose?

There are benefits and considerations to consider when choosing your medical laboratory career path. In this podcast, I step you through the differences between the MLS and MLT (CLT) college routes to a medical laboratory career.

To schedule a career discovery interview, email gary@mls2030.com

]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0600 Dr. Gary Stocker Dr. Gary Stocker 314 Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)  v. Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) – Which one to choose?

There are benefits and considerations to consider when choosing your medical laboratory career path. In this podcast, I step you through the differences between the MLS and MLT (CLT) college routes to a medical laboratory career.

To schedule a career discovery interview, email gary@mls2030.com

]]> medical laboratory science, lab careers, lab tech, MLS, med tech, medical technologist, clinical laboratory tech, MLT, MT, gary stocker, lab tests, laboratory careers, No What college courses you will take as an MLS major ? 3 3 What college courses you will take as an MLS major ? full 89f9f490-e117-4e3b-91c0-384036dd91ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0f4d859 Here is a link to the MLS course requirements at Marquette University.

This list is strongly representative of other BS college MLS programs.

Here is a link to a list of all medical laboratory science college programs in the U. S.

]]> Here is a link to the MLS course requirements at Marquette University.

This list is strongly representative of other BS college MLS programs.

Here is a link to a list of all medical laboratory science college programs in the U. S.

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:28:00 -0600 Dr. Gary Stocker Dr. Gary Stocker 239 Here is a link to the MLS course requirements at Marquette University.

This list is strongly representative of other BS college MLS programs.

Here is a link to a list of all medical laboratory science college programs in the U. S.

]]> medical laboratory science, lab careers, lab tech, MLS, med tech, medical technologist, clinical laboratory tech, MLT, MT, gary stocker, No Why should a college student consider an MLS career? 2 2 Why should a college student consider an MLS career? full 8642e8ff-d96d-442f-a5b4-3053a36d6a85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cef013fd You are a junior or senior college student working toward a BS in biology, chemistry, microbiology or other science degree.

You are looking for options to leverage your degree into a well-compensated career with meaningful work.

Listen to the podcast.

If you want to schedule a courtesy 1:1 virtual meeting, drop a note to gary@mls2030.com

If you want to receive theses podcasts directly to your inbox, click here.

]]> You are a junior or senior college student working toward a BS in biology, chemistry, microbiology or other science degree.

You are looking for options to leverage your degree into a well-compensated career with meaningful work.

Listen to the podcast.

If you want to schedule a courtesy 1:1 virtual meeting, drop a note to gary@mls2030.com

If you want to receive theses podcasts directly to your inbox, click here.

]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0600 Dr. Gary Stocker Dr. Gary Stocker 166 You are a junior or senior college student working toward a BS in biology, chemistry, microbiology or other science degree.

You are looking for options to leverage your degree into a well-compensated career with meaningful work.

Listen to the podcast.

If you want to schedule a courtesy 1:1 virtual meeting, drop a note to gary@mls2030.com

If you want to receive theses podcasts directly to your inbox, click here.

]]> medical laboratory science, lab careers, lab tech, MLS, med tech, medical technologist, clinical laboratory tech, MLT, MT, gary stocker, No Why am I doing an Medical Laboratory Scientist podcast? 1 1 Why am I doing an Medical Laboratory Scientist podcast? full 82dfd746-5cfd-4c87-b35b-61593c4dd0ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/27991964 The medical laboratory in the hospital your family uses or the one your physican uses when ordering lab tests is a place of black-box mystery.  Our blood and body fluids are sent there and, as if by magic, a health determing normal or abnormal result is released for your health care provider to use for your diagnosis and treatment.

The medical laboratory scientist (MLS) who performs all of those tests is a 'hidden profession'.  Yet, the demand for his and her work constitutes about 70% of all of the data needed to diagnose and treat patients.  

This hidden profession needs many more educated and trained medical laboratory scientists - and they are needed yesterday.

I embarked on this  MLS career awareness journey because I am one.  I am paying forward my career to those looking for their career in a setting where the work is meaningful and the career growth is strong.

]]> The medical laboratory in the hospital your family uses or the one your physican uses when ordering lab tests is a place of black-box mystery.  Our blood and body fluids are sent there and, as if by magic, a health determing normal or abnormal result is released for your health care provider to use for your diagnosis and treatment.

The medical laboratory scientist (MLS) who performs all of those tests is a 'hidden profession'.  Yet, the demand for his and her work constitutes about 70% of all of the data needed to diagnose and treat patients.  

This hidden profession needs many more educated and trained medical laboratory scientists - and they are needed yesterday.

I embarked on this  MLS career awareness journey because I am one.  I am paying forward my career to those looking for their career in a setting where the work is meaningful and the career growth is strong.

]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2022 09:37:00 -0500 Dr. Gary Stocker Dr. Gary Stocker 168 The medical laboratory in the hospital your family uses or the one your physican uses when ordering lab tests is a place of black-box mystery.  Our blood and body fluids are sent there and, as if by magic, a health determing normal or abnormal result is released for your health care provider to use for your diagnosis and treatment.

The medical laboratory scientist (MLS) who performs all of those tests is a 'hidden profession'.  Yet, the demand for his and her work constitutes about 70% of all of the data needed to diagnose and treat patients.  

This hidden profession needs many more educated and trained medical laboratory scientists - and they are needed yesterday.

I embarked on this  MLS career awareness journey because I am one.  I am paying forward my career to those looking for their career in a setting where the work is meaningful and the career growth is strong.

]]> lab tech, med tech, medical laboratory science, laboratory careers, blood bank, hematology, virology microbiology, histology No