Personal Statement

Many influences have shaped my decision to pursue Clinical Laboratory Science as my career field, from personal interests to academic experiences. For as long as I can remember, science and mathematics classes have fascinated me. Being able to apply the skills I have obtained from my numerous courses to work in an exciting and rapidly-moving subject area has furthered my desire to work in a clinical laboratory setting, and knowing I might have the opportunity to work on highly relevant issues facing society has solidified that desire. My passion for science and math promoted my involvement in undergraduate research, as I am currently working on a research project investigating the Epstein-Barr virus. EBV was the first virus discovered to cause

While reading about an experiment in a textbook is interesting, the excitement of completing such experiments in a real world setting is impossible to replicate. Working on this research project solidified my passion for working in a laboratory. This research project has broadened not only my technical skills and knowledge relating to EBV and cancer, but also given me beneficial hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of what Clinical Laboratory Science work entails. A career utilizing such a major is a crucial component of the healthcare field, fulfilling my desires to work in hospital and laboratory setting while helping others and doing extremely exciting and worthwhile work. I am excited to dedicate my career to ensuring the wellbeing of others and I am highly motivated to to accept the challenge of working in an ever changing

For this reason, laboratory tests need to be accurate and precise. A Clinical Laboratory Scientist must possess an aptitude for scientific methods and knowledge, computers and laboratory instruments, and recording both observational and quantitative data. They must also be self-sufficient, organized, precise, and detail oriented. I have worked to hone these intrinsic qualities to become a more effective scientist. While performing research in a laboratory setting, I have accumulated both organizational and detail focused experience. While documenting in a lab notebook, I’ve maintained clear and detailed procedures and results so that my undergraduate research mentor was able to understand how my project was progressing. Critical thinking and problem-solving are important traits for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. One way I have demonstrated my problem-solving skills is through the bacteria unknown project. Using the information I had, I was able to determine the tests I should preform resulting in the correct identification of my bacteria. I possess the qualities to become a great Clinical Laboratory Scientist. I am able to perform laboratory work and tasks with accuracy and precision, as well as advanced technical skills. From my work investigating the Epstein-Barr Virus, I have learned many techniques including working with mammalian cell cultures in a