Resume template · Updated October 2026
Medical laboratory scientist resume template
Short answer
FAANGPath suits a medical laboratory scientist: it prints skills above experience as labelled rows, so testing areas, methods and instruments are read first, and its projects section gives a method validation its own space. The fictional sample works blood bank and microbiology at a teaching hospital and leads the evening shift, after three years as a core lab generalist. MLS(ASCP) sits in the headline because certifications print near the end.
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Why FAANGPath suits a medical laboratory scientist resume
FAANGPath is built for technical candidates who want methods and tools read before jobs: it prints skills above work experience as labelled rows with a dot after each label. A scientist screened on antibody workups, organism identification and named instruments gains from that order, and the projects section holds a validation or quality study.
Second choice: Meridian. Meridian has the same skills, experience and projects order with grey rules beside each heading, a near twin in looks.
What goes in each section, in FAANGPath's order
FAANGPath prints its sections in a fixed order, the same in the PDF and the Word file. Here is that order for this sample, and what to put in each section.
- Professional Summary. Credential, lab type and size, departments (core lab, blood bank, microbiology, molecular) and any lead or specialist role.
- Skills. Methods on the Technical row (antibody identification, culture workup, susceptibility testing, validation, proficiency testing) and instruments and LIS on the Tools row. Name instruments by type or model family.
- Work Experience. Departments and volumes, complex work (antibody workups, critical results, massive transfusion support), QC and proficiency testing, and leadership such as shift lead, trainer or safety role.
- Projects. Validations, instrument go-lives, turnaround improvements or quality investigations, with the studies you ran and who signed off.
- Education. Bachelor's in medical laboratory science or a related science with the year, and the clinical program if it was separate.
- Certifications. MLS(ASCP) or an equivalent credential with year, specialist certifications such as blood bank, and any state license. They print near the end, so the headline repeats the main credential.
The sample resume as text
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Grace Okonkwo
Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP), Blood Bank and Microbiology
Baltimore, MD | grace.okonkwo@example.com | (410) 555-0188 | linkedin.com/in/sample-grace-okonkwo
Medical laboratory scientist at a 500-bed teaching hospital, working in blood bank and microbiology and leading the evening shift. Performs antibody workups and crossmatches, identifies organisms by MALDI-TOF and reviews QC and proficiency testing. Led the validation of a new blood culture system.
Experience
Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Chesapeake University Medical Center, Baltimore, MD (07/2021 to Present)
- Perform antibody screens, identifications and crossmatches for about 60 transfusion requests an evening, including massive transfusion events.
- Work up cultures and identify organisms by MALDI-TOF, calling critical results such as positive blood cultures to clinicians right away.
- Lead an evening shift of five scientists and technicians: assignments, QC review and escalation to the medical director.
- Review proficiency testing results and write corrective actions with the quality coordinator.
- Train new staff and MLS students on blood bank procedures.
Medical Laboratory Scientist, Patapsco Valley Hospital, Columbia, MD (06/2018 to 06/2021)
- Rotated through chemistry, hematology, coagulation and blood bank as a night-shift generalist.
- Ran and maintained core lab analyzers and released results in the LIS.
- Investigated delta checks and QC shifts before releasing results.
Projects
Blood culture system validation: Validation of a new automated blood culture instrument before go-live.
- Ran accuracy, precision and carryover studies with the microbiology supervisor and wrote the summary for medical director approval.
- Updated four procedures and trained 18 staff before go-live.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Severn State University (05/2018)
Certifications
- Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP), ASCP Board of Certification (2018)
Skills
Antibody identification, Crossmatching, Transfusion reaction workups, Culture workup, Antimicrobial susceptibility testing, Method validation, Proficiency testing, MALDI-TOF, Automated blood culture systems, Gel and solid-phase antibody screening, Epic Beaker, Shift leadership
How to make the sample yours
Generalist or specialist
Generalists list every bench they rotate through; specialists lead with one department and its complex work.
Show quality work
Proficiency testing, corrective actions, competency assessments and validations show you can be trusted with part of the lab's quality program.
Name your leadership
Shift lead, trainer, safety officer, LIS super user: give each a line with the number of people or instruments involved.
Check state licensure
Some states require licensure in addition to certification; if you hold a license, list it with its exact title.
Toward supervision
For supervisor roles, add scheduling, inspection readiness and staff competency results, and consider Catalyst if your current role carries the page.
Keywords to keep where they are true
Terms this kind of resume is usually searched for. Use the posting's exact wording, and only for work you have done.
- medical laboratory scientist
- MLS(ASCP)
- clinical laboratory science
- blood bank
- antibody identification
- crossmatching
- microbiology
- MALDI-TOF
- antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- quality control
- proficiency testing
- method validation
- critical results
- shift lead
- LIS
Mistakes to avoid
- Listing every bench without saying which ones you work independently.
- Leaving out quality and validation work.
- Patient identifiers, case details or results in examples.
- Calling yourself a technician or a scientist loosely; match the credential you hold.
How the sample PDF reads in text extractors
We exported this sample with Resumity's PDF exporter in Chrome on 2026-10-29 and read the file back with three open-source text extractors. This shows whether software that turns a PDF into text can recover it; it is not a test of any commercial applicant tracking system. How we test templates.
| Extractor | Name, email, phone | Headings | Bullets intact |
|---|---|---|---|
| pdf.js 4.10.38 | All found | 6 of 6 | 10 of 10 |
| pdftotext (Xpdf) 4.00 | All found | 6 of 6 | 10 of 10 |
| pypdf 6.13.0 | All found | 6 of 6 | 10 of 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What qualifications does a medical laboratory scientist need?
UW-Madison's pre-health advising describes the path as a NAACLS-accredited bachelor's or master's program in medical laboratory science, then the ASCP Board of Certification exam, with continuing education to keep the certification. The BLS adds that technologists typically hold a bachelor's degree.
Is a medical laboratory scientist the same as a clinical laboratory technologist?
Yes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics uses clinical laboratory technologist and notes the role is also known as medical laboratory scientist. Keep your credential as issued and use the posting's title in your headline.
Should I list proficiency testing and validations?
Yes. They show you understand the quality system behind each result, which matters for lead and specialist roles.
Do I need a state license?
It depends on the state. UW-Madison's advising page notes that some states require licensure in addition to certification, and the BLS says some states license or register laboratory personnel.
How do I show shift lead experience without the title?
Write what you do: assignments, QC sign-off, escalations and training, with the number of staff on the shift.
Will applicant tracking systems read this FAANGPath PDF?
The sample PDF read back with its contact details, all 6 section headings and all 10 bullets intact in three open-source text extractors (pdf.js, pdftotext and pypdf). Commercial systems such as Workday, Greenhouse or Taleo were not tested, and each employer configures its own.
Guides and templates for this resume
Sources, checked 29 October 2026
We opened every page below on that date. Pay, rules and requirements change, so check the source before you rely on a detail.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook: Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (clinical laboratory technologists are also known as medical laboratory scientists; they perform more complex tests than technicians and typically earn a bachelor's degree; some states require laboratory personnel to be licensed or registered)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Pre-Health Advising: Medical Laboratory Science (NAACLS-accredited bachelor's or master's program in medical laboratory science, then the ASCP Board of Certification exam; certification maintained through continuing education; some states require licensure in addition to certification)
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