Career Pathways :: Lab Sciences
Testing, analyzing, experimenting, problem-solving…that’s what you want to be doing, and the thought of a career in lab science has captured your imagination.
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Laboratory Assistant
How Much Does It Pay?
$22,000+What Education Do I Need?
High School/GED, Vocational Training, Associates DegreeWhat Would I Do At This Job?
- Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory
- Make observations and analyze data
- Maintain records of experiments
Who Can I Work For?
- Buffalo
Where Can I Go For Education and Training?
- Erie County Community College
- Genesee Community College
- Jamestown Community College
- Niagara County Community College
Where Can I Learn More?
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Science Technician/ Medical/Clinical Lab Technician
How Much Does It Pay?
$25,000+/$30,000+What Education Do I Need?
Associates Degree; Bachelors Degree and New York State LicensureWhat Would I Do At This Job?
- develop laboratory procedures
- operate laboratory instruments
- monitor experiments
- make observations, analyze data, and interpret results
Who Can I Work For?
- Buffalo
- Rochester
Where Can I Go For Education and Training?
- Alfred State College
- Canisius College
- Erie County Community College
- Genesee Community College
- Jamestown Community College
- Niagara County Community College
- Niagara University
- SUNY at Fredonia
- SUNY at Geneseo
- University at Buffalo
Where Can I Go To Learn More?
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Research Associate/Medical or Clinical Lab Technologist
How Much Does It Pay?
$35,000+ /$40,000+What Education Do I Need?
Bachelors Degree and New York State LicensureWhat Would I Do At This Job?
- prepare specimens
- conduct experiments
- make observations, record and analyze data, and interpret results
- write reports
Who Can I Work For?
- Buffalo
- Rochester
Where Can I Go For Education and Training?
- Buffalo State College
- Canisius College
- Niagara University
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- University at Buffalo
- University of Rochester
Where Can I Go To Learn More?
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Associate Scientist/Senior Associate Scientist
How Much Does It Pay?
$37,000+What Education Do I Need?
Bachelors Degree, Masters DegreeWhat Would I Do At This Job?
- develop experimental methods
- assist in the planning and design of experiments
- analyze data and interpret results
Who Can I Work For?
- Buffalo
Where Can I Go For Education and Training?
- Buffalo State College
- Canisius College
- Niagara University
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- University at Buffalo
- University of Rochester
Where Can I Go To Learn More?
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Scientist/ Sr Scientist
How Much Does It Pay?
$50,000+What Education Do I Need?
Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Doctoral DegreeWhat Would I Do At This Job?
- principle investigator or research director
- responsible for the management and administration of research
- initiate and conduct independent research
- Ensure attainment of the highest scientific standards
Who Can I Work For?
- Buffalo
Where Can I Go For Education and Training?
- Buffalo State College
- Canisius College
- Niagara University
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- University at Buffalo
- University of Rochester
Where Can I Go To Learn More?
