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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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.
Who hires for this
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.Addenbrooke's HospitalPart of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, known for its innovative research and high-quality patient care.University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustA leading trust in London, offering a dynamic environment for laboratory scientists with a focus on research and education.Great Ormond Street HospitalRenowned for paediatric care, providing unique opportunities for laboratory scientists to impact children's health.Royal Liverpool University HospitalA major teaching hospital with a strong emphasis on research and development in laboratory sciences.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustOne of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, offering diverse roles in clinical laboratory science and a commitment to staff development.