As soon as a patient’s sample is collected, many different people play critical roles to ensure the process is efficient and the test result is timely and accurate. Medical technologists (med techs) prepare and analyze specimens – work that sets the stage for many subsequent decisions about a patient’s treatment and care. On the job, med techs have numerous development opportunities and avenues to grow their career within ourdiagnostic和drug developmentbusinesses. Meet three of our employees who shared how they’re growing their career as a med tech.
From Lab Assistant to Med Tech: Meet Jeffrey
Starting his early career as a lab assistant, Jeffrey found that his skills and experience were a good fit to become a lab technician. He moved into this new role where he met a med tech and became curious about that career path, which typically requires an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology, clinical laboratory science or an equivalent training program.
“我不得不经过更多的学业来获得所需的学位，花了一段时间来完成我的先决条件，”他说，“但是Labcorp真的很了解，提供了学费报销，让我在学校的时间表上工作，所以我可以完成我的学校目标。”
After completing his med tech internship in a large hospital, Jeffrey became officially licensed and returned as a full-time med tech at Labcorp. Now with three years of experience as a med tech, Jeffrey has set his sights on his next goal.
“We are getting ready to open a new laboratory and I have the opportunity to help support this facility,” he said. “It’s really exciting. I’m also looking at prospective roles to eventually move into a leadership position.”
Labcorp.continues to support Jeffrey as he takes the initiative to set his career path.
“Without this company, I would never have had the opportunity to go to school and still work. I received such great support from my managers. I am proud to be a LabCorp employee.”
从Med Tech到高级助理导演：符合Angela
在医院环境工作几年后，Angela正在寻找定期安排并加入我们的药物开发业务。她发现这种环境让她接触了许多技术和职业道路。
“我们正处于技术领先地位，”她说。“我可以体验新的实验室技术 - 在他们去医院的环境之前 - 这给了我一个学习新技能的巨大机会。”
安吉拉从Med Tech Poisting搬到了项目经理角色。
“当我听说项目经理的位置时，它听起来很有趣，我觉得我有管理层的支持，所以我迈出了信仰的飞跃，”她解释道。
从那里，她开始通过各种职责和领导力的职位扩大她的领导技能。
“我在1995年加入，我还在这里，”她说。“我从未在四到五年中留下同样的角色。有机会做不同的事情是我留下的原因，我真的很喜欢我所做的事。MED技术角色一直是如此伟大的发射点，进入其他地区，当我在学校学习时，我从未梦想过。“
From Med Tech to Vice President: Meet Daniel
As soon as Daniel finished his degree, he joined as a med tech and started learning more about the contract research organization (CRO) lab space, quickly moving up the career ladder.
“作为一个Med技术，我的同事和管理层得到了强大的支持，并有机会学习各种实验室运营活动，”他说。“这个实验室知识提供了基础和技能集，使我能够成功，因为我进入项目经理角色。从那里，我搬进了领导力角色，幸运的是，足以引领各种全球职能团体，具有非常有才华和多元化的人。“
Daniel felt supported in his career journey as well.
“Here, I’ve been supported throughout my journey with various training, development and mentorship programs. I learned that you also have to be willing to expect change, accept it and work outside your comfort zone. If you are willing to take on those challenging projects and find success through both individual and team contributions, those career opportunities will open up,” he said.
Daniel has now been with our drug development business for more than 22 years and recognizes how the med tech role was a launching point for his career.
“Understanding the lab component of our business has been critical to working with our large pharma and agile biotech clients,” he said. “Having the med tech background definitely helped me navigate through my career within the organization.”
Med techs can grow their careers across our enterprise in our diagnostic business,Labcorp., and our drug development business,景气。Explore our career opportunities and learn more about our commitment to empowering your personal and professional growth.
