Army MOS · Medical
67B Allied Sciences
Overview
An allied sciences officer plans, directs, administers, and manages laboratory resources. The officer supervises, conducts, and directs training, research, and investigation programs in associated specialties within MTOE and TDA organizations in CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Core Skills
- laboratory operations management
- quality assurance and quality control
- research program management
- data integrity and documentation
- regulatory compliance and accreditation support
- training and mentoring technical staff
- project planning and coordination
- inventory and asset management
- SOP development and enforcement
- data analysis and reporting
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- R
- Adobe Photoshop
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Linux
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Medical Laboratory
- Public Health
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT (AMT)
- Phlebotomy Technician, PBT (ASCP)
- Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
- Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) · Funded
- Board Certified Entomologist
Career Growth
- Certification in Clinical Biochemical Genetics
- Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) · Funded
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) · Funded
- CT(IAC) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
- Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
- Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
- Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure.
- Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public.
Related Occupations
- Geneticists
- Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Physicians, Pathologists
- Microbiologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 67B. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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