Where Lab Science Leads: ASCP’s New Career Resource and National Outreach

• ASCP unveils new career resource highlighting the laboratory profession 
• ASCP promotes laboratory profession at American School Counselor Association convention 

In alignment with its ongoing mission to elevate and expand the medical laboratory workforce, the ASCP Workforce Steering Committee (WSC), in collaboration with the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC), has launched a new career resource titled: “Where Can Medical Laboratory Science Take You?”  

This engaging tool offers a comprehensive look at the diverse range of career settings available to medical laboratory professionals, from hospitals and public health agencies to research institutions, biotech, industry, and academia. Designed to complement existing and updated outreach tools, such as ASCP’s Laboratory Career Roadmap and Laboratory Career one-pagers, this resource can help students, educators, and counselors visualize real-world applications of laboratory science and understand the versatility and long-term value of careers in the field. This new tool has been shared with ASCP’s network of Ambassadors to increase their ability to inform and inspire the next generation of laboratorians across all engagement settings. 

ASCP also recently participated in the 2025 American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Annual Conference in Long Beach, California, which drew more than 4,700 attendees. In collaboration with Commission on Laboratory Accreditation (COLA), the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), and ASCP Career Ambassadors, the team engaged with nearly 400 school counselors and education professionals, using a robust suite of resources to promote careers in medical laboratory science. Materials such as the Laboratory Career Roadmap, Where Can Medical Laboratory Science Take You?,  Save Lives Tomorrow (stories from Patient Champions), Dr. Alvin Ring Empowerment Scholarship information, and Lab Drawers™ classroom kits served as key touchpoints in these conversations. Through informative discussions, ASCP and its partners effectively showcased the depth, purpose, and accessibility of laboratory careers, positioning the profession as a vital and inspiring pathway for students nationwide.