Also called: Laboratory Information Systems Specialist
Runs the software system that tracks every sample and result in a lab.
Sets up a new test in the lab's tracking software, fixes a barcode printer problem, and trains new technicians.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in biology, IT, or medical lab science.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Information Technology, Biology, Medical Laboratory Science.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI helps configure and troubleshoot software; hands-on fixes, training techs and keeping regulated systems valid stay human.
Classes: Computer applications, Biology, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1211.
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