The Invisible Backbone of Healthcare: Careers in Clinical Lab Sciences

Clinical laboratory professionals are the people behind the scenes generating the diagnostic data that guides most medical decisions, yet these careers are often overlooked by undergraduate students, even as workforce demand continues to grow nationwide. This panel is designed to introduce students to real, actionable career pathways in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences. You will hear directly from ASCP-certified professionals, including a Histotechnologist, and a Pathologists’ Assistant, about what they do day to day, how they got there, what certification pathways look like, and what job opportunities are available in Arizona and beyond. We will connect how common research skills such as PCR, flow cytometry, microscopy, histology techniques, and data analysis translate directly into clinical diagnostic roles. The event includes a moderated discussion, open Q and A, and time for informal networking. If you are a life sciences or biomedical student interested in healthcare but looking for options beyond the traditional pre-med route, this is a great opportunity to explore stable, high-impact, and high-demand career paths. About the Host:​ ​Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.org for more information, and visit https://nucleate.org/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy. ​We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs! ​​Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company, Genentech, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, MilliporeSigma  Silver: Sanofi, CDD Vault ​Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies ​Preferred Partners: Pillar VC, Amino Collective, Fenwick, Excedr, Mercury, Brex, Fedsprout, Browne Consulting ​In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs, Lens.org