What is a laboratory chief and how to become one

Key steps to become a laboratory chief

1. Explore laboratory chief education requirements

   Most common laboratory chief degrees

   Bachelor's

   54.9 %

   Associate

   16.5 %

   Master's

   12.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific laboratory chief skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Clinical Laboratory	26.95%
   QA	15.89%
   Research Projects	10.08%
   Laboratory Procedures	9.42%
   R	9.10%

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3. Complete relevant laboratory chief training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New laboratory chiefs learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a laboratory chief based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real laboratory chief resumes.

4. Research laboratory chief duties and responsibilities

   • Set up forensic DNA laboratory, train laboratory technicians in advance molecular techniques, and manage day-to-day activities of forensic DNA laboratory
   • Serve as consultant for laboratory relate QA matters and regulatory compliance with accrediting agencies.
   • Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate state-of-the art laboratory equipment and instruments.
   • Supervise district laboratory operations for CLIA certification

5. Apply for laboratory chief jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a laboratory chief job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams