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Life Science Lab Assistant Program

Life Science Lab Assistant

person using a microscope in a labFrom medical laboratories, testing facilities and doctor’s offices to large lab facilities, food ingredient labs and industrial labs, Life Science Laboratory Assistants participate in a wide range of testing procedures that can be very rewarding. Most lab assistants enjoy working in a stable environment where testing is consistent and lab processes and procedures are clearly defined. If you enjoy science and math, excel at getting the details right, possess dexterity and can communicate well with others; if the testing processes and life sciences intrigue you, this might be the profession that will make your career path flourish like never before.

Educational and Employment Opportunities

Opportunities

Since the program’s inception, graduates of the program have gained employment at St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley, Monsanto, Washington University, American Red Cross and more. Most of the graduates of the program continue their education in associate degree programs, including Nursing, Science Engineering and Biotechnology.

Careers and Employment

St. Louis Community College Libraries

Florissant Valley Campus Library
3400 Pershall Rd.
Ferguson, MO 63135-1408
Phone: 314-513-4514

Forest Park Campus Library
5600 Oakland
St. Louis, MO 63110-1316
Phone: 314-644-9210

Meramec Campus Library
11333 Big Bend Road
St. Louis, MO 63122-5720
Phone: 314-984-7797

Wildwood Campus Library
2645 Generations Drive
Wildwood, MO 63040-1168
Phone: 636-422-2000