Beyond the Bench Masterclass Series : Edition 1

BEYOND THE BENCH MASTERCLASS SERIES – EDITION 1

Discover 6 High-Impact Career Pathways Beyond Traditional Laboratory Practice

Your Medical Laboratory Science or Life Science background can open doors far beyond the traditional laboratory bench.

This masterclass is designed to help you discover those opportunities, understand what they require, and begin positioning yourself strategically for your next career move.

For Medical Laboratory Scientists, Allied Health Professionals & Life Science Professionals

📅 September 2026

⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM WAT

💻 Online

💳 Registration Fee: ₦15,000

SECURE YOUR SEAT TODAY

WHAT IF YOUR NEXT CAREER OPPORTUNITY IS OUTSIDE THE TRADITIONAL LABORATORY?

Many laboratory and healthcare professionals know they want more career options, but they are often unsure about:

What opportunities are available?

What skills do employers actually value?

Which certifications are worth pursuing?

How can existing laboratory experience be transferred into another industry?

How do you move from interest to actually becoming qualified and competitive?

The Beyond the Bench Masterclass Series was created to bridge that gap.

This is not simply a session telling you that other careers exist.

It is designed to help you understand where the opportunities are, what they require, and how to start preparing for them.

EXPLORE 6 HIGH-IMPACT CAREER PATHWAYS

1. Public Health & NGO Careers

Discover opportunities within public health programmes, NGOs, development organisations and global health initiatives.

Learn how your laboratory and healthcare background can become an advantage when positioning yourself for these roles.

2. Quality Management Systems & ISO Consulting

Explore career opportunities in:

Quality Management Systems

ISO implementation

Auditing

Accreditation

Compliance

Quality improvement

Consulting

Understand the skills and professional development that can help you build credibility within the quality space.

3. Diagnostics Business Development & Commercial Strategy

Laboratory expertise is highly valuable outside routine testing.

Explore opportunities in diagnostics companies and healthcare businesses including:

Business development

Commercial strategy

Product management

Technical sales

Customer support

Healthcare partnerships

Learn how to combine your scientific knowledge with commercial skills.

4. Health, Safety & Environment – HSE

Explore how laboratory and life science professionals can transition into careers involving:

Occupational health

Workplace safety

Environmental management

Risk management

Compliance

Learn how your scientific and healthcare background can provide a foundation for opportunities within HSE.

5. Laboratory Entrepreneurship

What if you want to build something of your own?

Explore opportunities for entrepreneurship within the laboratory, diagnostics and healthcare ecosystem.

Learn how professionals can begin identifying problems, developing solutions and creating sustainable healthcare businesses and services.

6. International Relocation & Career Pathways

Interested in taking your career internationally?

Understand important considerations when preparing for international opportunities, including:

Professional positioning

Career planning

Skills development

Credential requirements

Relocation preparation

International career strategy

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

By the end of the masterclass, you should have greater clarity about:

✔ Career opportunities available within each pathway

✔ Skills employers and organisations are looking for

✔ Certifications and professional development that may strengthen your profile

✔ How to translate your laboratory experience into transferable skills

✔ Practical steps for moving into a new career pathway

✔ How to position yourself professionally for opportunities

✔ Common mistakes professionals make when attempting career transitions

✔ Real-life lessons from professionals already working in these fields

✔ How to begin developing your personal career transition roadmap

You will also have the opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions with the speakers.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This masterclass is particularly valuable for:

Medical Laboratory Scientists

Medical Laboratory Technicians

Intern Medical Laboratory Scientists

NYSC Medical Laboratory Scientists

Allied Health Professionals

Life Science graduates

Early-career healthcare professionals

Mid-career professionals looking for growth

Professionals considering a career transition

Healthcare professionals interested in developing additional career pathways

And anyone currently asking:

“What else can I do with my laboratory or life science background?”

YOU DON'T HAVE TO LEAVE THE LABORATORY TO GO BEYOND THE BENCH

Beyond the Bench does not mean everyone must abandon laboratory practice.

Your next step could be:

Moving into leadership.

Entering quality management.

Working with an NGO.

Building expertise in HSE.

Joining a diagnostics company.

Starting a healthcare business.

Preparing for international opportunities.

Or developing an additional professional pathway alongside your current career.

The goal is to help you understand the possibilities and make more intentional career decisions.

YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES

✔ Expert-led sessions covering 6 high-impact career pathways

✔ Practical career transition strategies

✔ Real-life insights from experienced professionals

✔ Interactive Live Q&A

✔ Networking opportunities with other professionals

✔ Access to the Beyond the Bench learning community

✔ Certificate of Participation

✔ Participant resources

✔ Exclusive programme perks

MASTERCLASS DETAILS

Programme: Beyond the Bench Masterclass Series – Edition 1

Date: September 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM WAT

Venue: Online

Registration Fee: ₦15,000

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MEET THE CONVENERS

The Beyond the Bench Masterclass Series is a collaborative career development initiative between:

Mrs. Nancy Njoku-Attah

Convener, Bench to Business Fellows Community

and

Dr. Imomoemi Thompson

Convener, Beyond the Bench

The initiative brings together their shared commitment to helping Medical Laboratory Scientists and other Life Science professionals broaden their career possibilities, develop relevant skills and strategically position themselves for opportunities within and beyond traditional laboratory practice.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can attend the masterclass?

The programme is primarily designed for Medical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Allied Health Professionals and Life Science professionals.

It is also suitable for healthcare graduates and professionals interested in exploring alternative or additional career pathways.

Is the masterclass only for people who want to leave the laboratory?

No.

You can attend even if you intend to remain in laboratory practice.

Beyond the Bench is also about helping you diversify your skills, develop additional areas of expertise and understand opportunities that complement your laboratory career.

How much is registration?

Registration is ₦15,000.

When will the masterclass hold?

The programme will hold in September 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM WAT.

Is the programme online?

Yes. The Beyond the Bench Masterclass Series is an online programme, allowing participants to join from different locations.

Can participants outside Nigeria attend?

Yes.

Because the programme is online, professionals outside Nigeria can participate. Please note that the programme time is stated in West Africa Time — WAT.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes.

Participants who complete the masterclass will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Will I be able to ask the speakers questions?

Yes.

The programme includes opportunities for live Q&A, allowing participants to ask practical career questions.

Will recordings be available?

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Yes. Registered participants will receive access to the session recordings for a specified period after the programme.

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What happens after I register?

Once your payment is successfully completed, you will receive your registration confirmation and instructions on how to join the private Beyond the Bench participant community, where important programme updates and access information will be shared.

YOUR EXPERIENCE IS MORE VALUABLE THAN YOU MAY REALISE

The technical skills you have developed in laboratory and healthcare practice are only part of your professional value.

You have also developed skills in areas such as:

Quality

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Healthcare operations

Patient care

Documentation

Risk management

Communication

Compliance

Technology

And these skills can open doors to opportunities you may not previously have considered.

The question is no longer simply:

“What job can I get with my degree?”

A better question is:

“How can I use the skills and experience I already have to create more career possibilities?”

That is what Beyond the Bench is designed to help you explore.

READY TO DISCOVER WHAT IS POSSIBLE?

Join other Medical Laboratory Scientists, Allied Health Professionals and Life Science professionals as we explore 6 high-impact career pathways beyond traditional laboratory practice.

📅 September 2026

⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM WAT

💻 Online

Registration: ₦15,000

SECURE YOUR SEAT TODAY