Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques

BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Role in a Workplace:

A Biomedical Laboratory Technician is a healthcare professional who, pursuant to Article 3 of Law No. 251 of August 10, 2000, carries out, with ownership and professional autonomy, the technical procedures necessary to perform diagnostic methods on biological materials, in compliance with the regulations regarding the identification of professional roles and profiles defined by the Ministerial Decree of the Ministry of Health (Ministerial Decree No. 745 of September 26, 1994) and subsequent additions and amendments.

A Biomedical Laboratory Technician is a professional who performs laboratory analysis and research activities in the biomedical and biotechnological fields. In particular in:

Biochemistry

Clinical and Molecular Pathology

Microbiology, Parasitology and Virology

Pharmaco-toxicology

Immunology

Medical Genetics

Hematology

Pathological Anatomy and Cytology

He is also responsible for the correct fulfillment of the analytical procedures for which he is responsible, within the defined work protocols, organizes and consults databases of clinical-health and scientific interest, archives reports, collaborates and interacts with various professional figures within his work context, contributes to the training of newly hired colleagues, support staff and students through specific tutorial activity.

Skills associated with the role

To perform the functions described, the Biomedical Laboratory Technician is required to have the following skills and abilities, both disciplinary and transversal:

• basic scientific skills in physics, chemistry, statistics, and advanced technical-specialist knowledge (biochemistry, microbiology, parasitology, clinical pathology, pharmacology, virology, hematology, immunology, etc.);

• knowledge of the different methods used in the various sectors of laboratory medicine and bioinformatics.

• knowledge of the professional code of ethics and the rules that protect privacy;

• excellent knowledge of the functioning and principles of use of laboratory equipment and of organization and management, including the rules that protect health and safety in the workplace and those that regulate the organization of healthcare;

• ability to organize effectively, establishing priorities with efficient time management;

• good interpersonal skills;

• good self-learning and continuous updating skills

Career Opportunities

Graduates in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques can find employment in public or private laboratory facilities, either as employees or freelancers.

Specifically, career opportunities include:

• In the various specialized areas of hospital and out-of-hospital laboratories belonging to the National Health Service and in similar private facilities and Scientific Institutes for Research and Treatment (IRCCS);

• In quality control laboratories in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, and food industries;

• In analysis and control laboratories of Regional Environmental Prevention and Protection Agencies;

• In manufacturing industries and marketing agencies operating in the laboratory diagnostics sector;

• In university and out-of-university research laboratories in the biomedical sector.

The degree allows for continued studies in Master's degrees in similar fields and in first-level specialized Master's degrees.