Rebecca A. James, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM

Aug. 26, 2024

Medical Laboratory Technology Program Director/Instructor

Southeastern Technical College

Age: 34

Hometown: Vidalia, GA

Alma mater: Southeastern Technical College for my Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology; Thomas University for B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science;  

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for M.S. in Health Science with a concentration in Clinical Laboratory Science

Number of years of experience: 12

Someone you look up to in the industry: Dr. Phyllis Ingham, MLT Program Director at West GA Technical College. She works multiple jobs, serves on multiple committees, and is very knowledgeable and involved in the medical laboratory field.

Favorite hobby: Spending time with my family

Favorite movie of all time: Titanic

Favorite band or musician: Hardy, Morgan Wallen, and Jelly Roll

Favorite thing about working in a lab: I love the fact that behind every laboratory result, there is a patient that we are helping. Our job is never boring, and technologies are constantly evolving; we are always learning in our field.