Education Scientific Assembly

Laboratory education in New Jersey, gathered in one place.

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Continuing education

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P.A.C.E.® resources

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Education pathways

New Jersey laboratory science programs

A verified directory of active entry-level and advanced laboratory science education offered in New Jersey—not a miscellaneous list of names and links.

MLTAssociate-level pathway
MLSBaccalaureate / post-baccalaureate pathway
MSAdvanced graduate study
DCLSAdvanced-practice clinical doctorate
Active New Jersey laboratory science programs verified against official program pages on September 1, 2026
Institution Program Location / format Program contact Current listing
Rutgers School of Health Professions B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science Newark; campus, online, and affiliated clinical components Ruth Perez, Program Director Active; NAACLS-accredited MLS program
Rutgers School of Health Professions M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science Online Deborah Josko, Program Director Active advanced program for certified professionals
Rutgers School of Health Professions Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science Online coursework with an in-person U.S. clinical component Elizabeth Fisher, Interim Program Director Active advanced-practice doctorate
The Valley Hospital William O. Green, Jr., MD, Medical Laboratory Science Program Ridgewood / Paramus clinical education Marietta Tomlin, Program Director Active; NAACLS-accredited MLS program
Hackensack Meridian Health—Jersey Shore University Medical Center Florence M. Cook School of Medical Laboratory Science Neptune; full-time hospital-based program Kimberly Serritella, Program Director Active; NAACLS-accredited MLS program
RWJBarnabas Health—Monmouth Medical Center John A. Mihok School of Medical Laboratory Science Long Branch; full-time hospital-based program Diane Cianciminio-Bordelon, Program Director Active; NAACLS-accredited MLS program
Mercer County Community College A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology West Windsor; classroom and clinical education Lisa M. Shave, Program Coordinator Active; NAACLS-accredited MLT program
Raritan Valley Community College A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology Branchburg; classroom and clinical education Program office Active; NAACLS-accredited MLT program
Kean University B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science Union with affiliated New Jersey hospital clinical education Adriana Tagliaferro, Faculty Active university pathway
Monmouth University B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science West Long Branch with affiliated hospital internship School of Science program office Active university pathway

Directory status: verified from current institutional pages on . Applicants should confirm admissions, accreditation, certification eligibility, costs, and contacts directly with each institution and through the NAACLS program directory.

Not carried into the active directory: Centenary University states that its B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science is no longer accepting students. Mercy University is located in New York and belongs in a separate regional/online-options list, not under New Jersey programs.

Scientific Assemblies

Discipline expertise within the society

ASCLS national assemblies

Education

Carolina Vilchez
Education Scientific Assembly Chair

Blood Bank

Ruth Perez
Scientific Assembly Chair

Biochemistry

Sally Cortez
Scientific Assembly Chair

Hematology

Samantha Maxcy
Scientific Assembly Chair

Microbiology / Molecular

John Frederick
Scientific Assembly Chair

Students and developing professionals

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