Clinical laboratory scientists
ADLM’s clinical laboratory scientists (CLS) community encompasses all members who work as laboratory management and operational staff, including lab supervisors, managers, and technologists.
ADLM strives to empower our CLS members to adapt to the complex challenges in healthcare today and to flourish professionally.
CLS Resources
CLS Council panel discussion
Watch this panel discussion with the CLS Council as they discuss the best practices for laboratory information system validation.
CLS achievement award
This award recognizes a clinical laboratory scientist professional who has made significant contributions to the field.
The story of the clinical lab's next generation
Join Takara Blamires as she discusses the barriers that prevent students from pursuing lab medicine as a career.
Careers in industry
In the 2025 Careers in Industry panel, industry leaders share their career paths, expertise, and experiences through brief presentations.
Education
This comprehensive career guide describes the many options available to clinical laboratory scientists after they earn their baccalaureate degree.
Build the lab management skills you need to lead teams as science, regulations, and technology quickly evolve.
Conferences
Point-of-Care Testing Conference
This one-day program includes lectures, interactive breakouts, POCT vendors, and ample opportunity to meet and connect with point-of-care testing coordinators.
Celebrate CLS Day at the ADLM Annual Meeting
Join colleagues and peers for a special CLS Day at the ADLM Annual Meeting (formerly the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo).
Student resources
The SYCL Mentoring Connections program supports young professionals in their early career development and prepares them to become future leaders.
The Scholars program invites select students to ADLM's annual meeting to explore lab medicine careers, connect with mentors, and participate in special events.
This page features job listings from hundreds of clinical laboratories across the world, updated daily with positions that range from medical fellow to lab director.
Find out more about what laboratory medicine professionals do and how you can get started as one.
On-demand webinars
View the latest webinars hosted by ADLM's CLS Council to help CLS members stay up to date on industry standards and educational information.
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Lab Interface Validations: How to get to the finish line
Discover the best practices for laboratory information system (LIS) validation and learn from experts as they share insights and real-world experiences to help you navigate the LIS validation process smoothly.
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What should be on your competency assessment?
Join the CLS Council as they discuss the essentials of a high-quality competency assessment.
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What should be on your training checklist?
View this panel discussion from the Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) Council as they discuss the essentials of a high-quality training checklist.
More from CLS
Clinical laboratory scientists now have a designated CLS forum on the Artery to discuss news, challenges, and other topics relevant to the CLS community.
The CLS Council guides ADLM’s activities and programs to address the professional needs of ADLM’s current and prospective CLS members.
As a member of ADLM for the past five years, I’ve experienced tremendous growth in my point-of-care network. Collaborating with coordinators nationwide has given me valuable insights into industry needs. Our shared understanding and support make navigating the niche world of medical technology and point-of-care testing incredibly rewarding. I’m immensely grateful to ADLM for these enriching experiences.
Jamie Acero, member since 2021