Genetic technologist vs clinical laboratory scientist

Differences between genetic technologist and clinical laboratory scientist duties and responsibilities

Genetic technologist example responsibilities.

• Manage and maintain Tecan for automate pipetting.
• Work on researching new lab machinery and techniques for DNA extraction.
• Seed preparation and extraction, loading protein gels, preparation of chemical substances, staining gels
• Assign to work as a laboratory generalist, performing duties on all laboratory departments including histology and phlebotomy.
• Satisfy daily patient schedule by efficiently practicing phlebotomy and assist with physician bone marrow biopsy procedures when need.
• Provide clinical personnel with identification of pathogens & susceptibilities to antibiotics in order to facilitate diagnosis & treatment.
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Clinical laboratory scientist example responsibilities.

• Analyze specimens in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, toxicology, blood bank, and limit microbiology and serology.
• Perform testing on donor and patient samples on platforms using methodologies including EIA, CLIA, and NAT (PCR).
• Perform patient blood analysis, interpret serology, immunology and flowcytometry results.
• Provide phlebotomy, specimen processing and laboratory testing for clinical trial studies.
• Analyze specimens in areas of hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, and clinical chemistry within time constraints in a high-volume environment.
• Perform microbiology, mycology and bacteriology
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