Examining Medical Lab Wages and Morale - How to Improve Current Conditions

While Medical Laboratory Professionals received a bit of a reprieve this year as the Public Health Emergency finally expired, that shift has only served to highlight the ongoing staffing and morale issues that have long plagued the industry. As the workforce continues to age and produce an insufficient number of new graduates, individuals left to pick up the slack continue to report feeling the brunt of this workforce strain.

Join us as we present the results of our second annual Medical Laboratory Professionals Wage and Morale Survey, which gathered responses from more than 1,000 individuals across the U.S. during April and May 2023. This data is relevant for all professionals, ranging from bench-level employees and managers to lab owners and decision makers, and can be used to inform future career or staffing decisions.

Tara Luellen, Vice President of Lab Director Services, and Lighthouse President Jon Harol will be on hand to discuss current job market trends and provide a breakdown of the survey results, including:

• National wage averages by position and gender.
• The prevalence and rate of raises offered.
• How lab staffing levels have impacted employee morale and burnout.
• Morale based on industry experience.
• Retention tips and hiring insights.