The document describes the role and responsibilities of a medical laboratory technician. As key support staff to doctors and scientists, their main duties include correctly collecting, transporting, and storing samples; preparing sites and equipment for procedures; performing analytical tests in areas like biochemistry, microbiology, and hematology; maintaining sanitation and safety protocols; and interpreting results to help establish diagnoses. Medical laboratory technicians work 9-12 hours daily in hospitals, clinics, and labs to support a variety of roles in pathology laboratories and assist biomedical scientists.