Laboratory Professional I
Noncredit Certificate
Program Details
The Laboratory Professional I certificate provides students knowledge and skills needed for employment and career in the life science industry. Students gain laboratory skills through training and practice according to life science industry professional standards. Students work on real-world projects which are all hands-on and include scientific sampling, analysis, and data collection. Students in the program will also gain the ability to prepare and effectively present scientific work, data and laboratory analysis to a wide variety of audiences. Students completing this certificate are well-prepared for internships in university, government, and life science industry laboratories. The Laboratory Professional I certificate is also useful for gaining laboratory employment.
Laboratory Professional I Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bioinformatics Scientists
Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 54,500
- High salary: 159,780
- Average salary: 93330
Bioinformatics Technicians
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 40,330
- High salary: 154,140
- Average salary: 71490
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 50,760
- High salary: 169,560
- Average salary: 83460
All Careers in Laboratory Professional I (16)
| Business Intelligence Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 112,590 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Data Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 112,590 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Rising | 108,970 |
| Document Management Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 108,970 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 108,970 |
| Web Administrators | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Rising | 108,970 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 93,330 |
| Biologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Geneticists | Post-doctoral training, Master's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | Post-doctoral training, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 83,460 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Photonics Technicians | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 71,490 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 62,630 |
| Biological Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 52,000 |
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- BIOSC 857N: Perform measurements, tests or assays and present data in an appropriate manner
- BIOSC859N: Make lab notebook entries correctly according to a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- BIOSC876N: Manage and communicate information related to core biological concepts of biotechnology including molecular biology/genetic engineering, transgenic organisms, what is a protein, continuous improvement and presentations.
- BIOSC888N: Comply with applicable Regulations and Standards, including good documentation and labeling