Faculty: Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

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07.01.2025

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08.25.2025

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Meet Your Program Director: Erin C Rumpke, MS, MLS (ASCP)cm

Erin C Rumpke, MS, MLS (ASCP)cm is the Program Director for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program at the University of Cincinnati. Her decades of experience in the field as a practitioner and educator are directly reflected in the program’s longevity and rigorous yet highly engaging curriculum.Erin is dedicated to the field of medical laboratory science. She is an active board member of the ASCLS Ohio chapter and currently serves as Senior Director. Her educational focus is on hematology, immunology, and microbiology. She also holds and maintains certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist through ASCP and is recognized as an Allied Health Instructor by AMT.In her non-teaching time, Erin continues to build her skills as an educator. She is a current PhD candidate in Educational Studies/Instructional Design at University of Cincinnati in addition to her primary full-time focus directing the BS MLS program.Professor Rumpke has been teaching BS Medical Laboratory Science students since 2006. She holds her MS in Molecular Genetics from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and a dual BA/BS degree from Miami University in Microbiology and Clinical Laboratory Science.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Faculty

The faculty displayed below are actively teaching BS in Medical Laboratory Science online students in the current semester. To review our full BS in Medical Laboratory Science faculty list click here.

Adrienne Davis Zapfe

Courtney Gutierrez

Gideon Labiner

Associate Professor Educator

Jennifer Macht

Instructor - Adjunct Clinical

Keagan Parlier

Beth Warning

Associate Professor Educator

Melanie Woods

Instructor - Adjunct

Other Faculty, Professors, Instructors, & Volunteers

Lindsey Ratcliff

, Instructor - Adjunct Clinical

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Lindsey Ratcliff

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Marleen Wall

, Instructor - Adjunct Clinical

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Marleen Wall

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Andrew Yockey

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FAQs

Where can I work as a Medical Laboratory Scientist?
Potential career opportunities after graduation include:
- Medical laboratory management
- Clinical supervisor
- Research and development
- Pharmaceutical representative
- Forensics
- Technical Specialist
- Education and instruction
- Laboratory information specialist
Will I be eligible to sit for the ASCP BOC MLS exam?

Yes, by graduating from our program, you are eligible to sit for the certification exam. Starting in your first courses with us, we will prepare you with that end goal in mind.
What kind of support will I receive during my time in the MLS program?
UC is committed to your success and provides dedicated support including:
- Free orientation for you to learn our MLS program policies and how our Canvas courses and tools will be set up; it also gives you a chance to sample the pace and schedule of our courses.
- A dedicated Student Success Coordinator will check in with you regularly to provide guidance on your plan to graduate, academic success, registration assistance, and navigating the program and UC in general.
- A course facilitator in each course, a dedicated faculty member serving as a “go-to person” for you and a small group of students.
- Dedicated MLS program support including arranging clinical rotations, applying for life experience credit, and proctoring support.
- UCIT provides 24/7 support for Canvas and other learning technology.
- Free download of Office 365 (including Word and Outlook for email) for use during your time at UC.