There is a critical shortage of medical laboratory scientists (MLS) in many parts of the country guaranteeing employment and higher salaries for graduates. The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor projects employment of medical laboratory technicians and scientists will increase by 14% through the year 2016. According to Jobs Rated Almanac, medical laboratory science has 25% job growth and good job security. Among health related professions, medical laboratory scientist currently ranks #3.











