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Our stall at the Central Coast Careers Pathway Expo earlier this year was a hit for high school students from around the region.
Dynamic duo Claire Padgett and Lara Bassell from our Gosford laboratory and collection centre worked the NSW Health Pathology stall at the April event which attracted 3,000 students from 22 schools.
For many students pondering life after high school, the lure of a career in pathology was an enticing prospect with Lara and Claire fielding questions from students all day.
“Many students were interested to find out what we did in the laboratory in general, as well as what different departments we had,” said Lara, who works in Haematology at the Gosford lab.
“The students were also very interested to watch Claire’s demonstration on collection techniques and were amazed with how it all worked.”
Students were keen to learn about the different pathways to get into a career in laboratory science.
Lara’s path to pathology is just one example of the many ways to pursue a career in the lab.
“I studied a Bachelor of Medical Science Pathology, part-time by distance through Charles Sturt University, while raising 3 young children and working part-time.”
And for those students considering taking the leap into life in pathology, her advice is simple.
“I would say go for it!” she said.
“Society will always need pathology services.
“A career in science and pathology is so rewarding as we are helping to save lives, and every day is interesting.”