2016
WHO IS THE PHL WORKFORCE?
LABORATORIAN
WORKFORCE
SURVEY RESULTS
First conducted in 2012, this survey presents a snapshot of the US public health laboratory (PHL) workforce and allows for the tracking
of changes and trends. The data below reflect responses to the 2016 Survey from 1653 survey participants.
GENDER
AGE
65% FEMALE 35% MALE
EDUCATION
13%
66
3%
POSITION
Lab Scientist
10%
Doctorate
45%
Lab Scientist
LAB TYPE
Supervisor/Manager
24%
Administrative
12%
6%
Agricultural/Environmental
Lab Technician
11%
13%
Local
Deputy/Director
6%
81%
State
Information Technology (IT)
2%
LOCATION
Mid-Atlantic
28%
(Based on HHS regional categories)
West
17%
New England
19%
Midwest
8%
South 28%
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