The hippocampus is a part of the forebrain, located in the medial temporal lobe. It belongs to the limbic system and plays major roles in long term memory and spatial navigation.
Earning potential is an extremely important factor when considering any career. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual mean (average) Medical Laboratory Technician salary in the United States as of May, 2013 was $40,240. The median salary was $37,970.
It is a fast-growing field, and there will be great demand for clinical laboratory professionals in the future. Typically, medical laboratory technicians earn an average salary of $45,000 to $50,000 per year, while the average for medical laboratory scientists is between $55,00 to $60,000 per year.