Clinical Laboratory Scientist
40AI USED FOR40%moving to78%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£24,000 - £29,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM SUBJECTS ALLIED TO MEDICINE →
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Clinical laboratory scientists help doctors figure out what is wrong with patients by testing blood and other samples. The tests they run give doctors the information they need to treat illnesses - from simple infections to serious diseases.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a real share, around 40% of the day-to-day tasks today, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
NHSThe National Health Service is the largest employer in the UK, offering diverse opportunities for Clinical Laboratory Scientists across various specialities.
Public Health EnglandA key player in public health, providing vital laboratory services and research opportunities in infectious diseases and health protection.ViapathA leading provider of pathology services, offering innovative laboratory solutions and a collaborative work environment.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation TrustSpecialising in cancer treatment, this trust offers unique opportunities for laboratory scientists to contribute to cutting-edge research and patient care.Barts Health NHS TrustOne of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing a wide range of laboratory services and career development opportunities.