Medical Laboratory Technologist skills employers ask for

The most-asked skills

Share of Medical Laboratory Technologist postings that mention each skill.

1. Quality controldistinctive75%
2. Laboratory techniquesdistinctive55%
3. Troubleshootingdistinctive45%
4. Chemistrydistinctive37%
5. Patient caredistinctive33%
6. Equipment maintenancedistinctive31%
7. Leadership29%
8. Inventory management25%
9. Biologydistinctive24%
10. Customer service23%
11. Communication19%
12. Regulatory compliance19%
13. Training and coaching18%
14. Phlebotomydistinctive17%
15. Problem solving17%

“Distinctive” means Medical Laboratory Technologist postings ask for it at least three times as often as jobs overall.

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Where Medical Laboratory Technologist skills carry over

Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills. Overlap counts the skills that define each role most.

• Medical Laboratory Technician89% overlapShared: Chemistry, Laboratory techniques, Quality control, BiologyHow to switch
• Biological Technician72% overlapShared: Laboratory techniques, Chemistry, Quality control, PhlebotomyHow to switch
• Quality Control Analyst52% overlapShared: Quality control, Chemistry, Laboratory techniques, Regulatory complianceHow to switch
• Regulatory Affairs Specialist44% overlap

Questions

What skills does a Medical Laboratory Technologist need?

In 318 current Medical Laboratory Technologist job postings, the skills asked for most often are Quality control (75%), Laboratory techniques (55%), Troubleshooting (45%), Chemistry (37%), Patient care (33%). Percentages are the share of postings that mention each skill.

What jobs can a Medical Laboratory Technologist move into?

Measured by shared skill demand, the closest roles are Medical Laboratory Technician, Biological Technician, Quality Control Analyst, Regulatory Affairs Specialist. Medical Laboratory Technician shares skills such as Chemistry, Laboratory techniques, Quality control.