Choose Your Own Career: Medical Laboratory Technician

Most labs will require some kind of proof that you are qualified to work in a lab however you might get lucky. That being said, the easiest path to becoming a lab technician is moving to and living in states that DON'T require licensing. In those states you could apply to the lab directly with or without training and hope for the best. You can also go to a vocational school and get a certificate that can be used to help you get a job in a lab. Keep in mind, every state and every nation has their own rules and regulations regarding medical labs and staffing.

States and territories that DO require licensing are as follows:

California
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Louisiana
Montana
Nevada
New York
North Dakota
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
Tennessee
West Virginia