Certified Laboratory Specialist in Molecular Biology [CLSp(MB)]

ROUTE 1
Successfully complete a NAACLS-accredited baccalaureate or a post-baccalaureate molecular diagnostic or molecular biotechnology education program.

ROUTE 2
Successfully complete a baccalaureate degree or a postbaccalaureate
certificate molecular biology education program sponsored by an accredited college or university that includes the equivalent of six months of full-time experience in a full-service molecular biology laboratory.**

ROUTE 3
Successfully complete a NAACLS-accredited or NAACLS approved baccalaureate-level education program in a clinical laboratory science (clinical laboratory sciences, medical technology, cytogenetics),
AND
Complete the equivalent of six months of full-time experience gained within the last year in a full-service molecular biology laboratory.**

ROUTE 4
Be certified as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent, or a Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics [CLSp(CG)],
AND
Complete the equivalent of six months of full-time work experience gained within the last year in a full-service molecular biology laboratory.**

ROUTE 5
Have a baccalaureate degree in the biological, chemical and/or medical sciences from an accredited college or university,
AND
Complete the equivalent of one-year of full-time work experience within the last two years in a full-service molecular biology laboratory.**

ROUTE 6
Have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
AND
complete 36 semester hours in the biological, chemical and/or medical sciences (in addition to or part of the baccalaureate degree),
AND
Complete the equivalent of one year of full-time work experience gained within the last two years in a full-service molecular biology laboratory.**

** A full-service molecular biology laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of molecular analysis including, but not limited to, recombinant DNA technologies, polymerase chain reaction, and hybridization techniques.

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