Also called: Clinical Laboratory Director (Chemistry), DABCC
PhD scientist who directs hospital lab testing for blood chemistry, drugs, and hormones.
Validates a new test before patients get results from it, troubleshoots why a hormone value looks off, and advises doctors on which tests to order.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 11 years after high school. PhD in chemistry or a related field, then a 2-year clinical chemistry fellowship and board certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Chemistry, Biochemistry.
Growing about average. Small, steady field.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Automation runs the tests and AI flags odd results; validating new tests and advising doctors stay expert human work.
Classes: AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Calculus.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2031.
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