LABORATORY SCIENCES
Molecular Genetic Technologist
To be a successful Molecular Genetic Technologist you should...
show accuracy and attention to detail; be a problem solver; like challenge and responsibility; be reliable, emotionally stable, and able to finish a task; be able to work independenlty with little supervision.
What will my job be like?
Molecular technologists are needed to match donors and recipients for tissue and organ transplantation, diagnose human disease and inherited disorders, identify missing and displaced persons, identify war and disaster victims, determine parentage, and rule in/out suspects in criminal cases. Individuals with skills in the molecular technologies are also needed in a variety of research and industry settings.
Where could I work?
Most positions in molecular genetics are located in research laboratories, often in universities or medical schools, but an increasing number of clinical laboratories are beginning to incorporate molecular techniques into their daily routine.
Average Annual Salary
$60,780 per year
What is the future of this career?
Employment of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
About 24,200 openings for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Type of Education/Training
The Molecular Diagnostic Sciences Certificate Program is designed for individuals with bachelor’s degrees in cytogenetics, clinical laboratory sciences (medical technology), or the biological or natural sciences.
Where could I get the education/training?
- Post University
- University of Connecticut
- University of Saint Joseph
- Yale University
Licensing/Certification
Licensure is not required in the state of Connecticut.
More Information
Association of Genetic Technologists
219 Timberland Trail Lane
Rocky Top, TN 37769
423-567-4AGT
