Great experience for those who like high volume work and steady routine
Pros
You definitely get hands-on experience with handling patient samples, maintaining tissue staining equipment, and case distribution. You get into a routine that doesn't change much. Advancement opportunities are available for those with a degree in a science field (biology) -- and this can be a 4 year degree or a 2 year associate's degree.
Cons
Be ready to deliver quality work at very high volumes, day in and day out. Some aspects of the job can involve being on your feet the entire day, but it really depends on the tasks that need to be done. Advancement is more challenging (though not impossible) if you have a degree in some other field that is not biology or chemistry, but you are looking to gain experience in medicine for like, med school applications.
