Molecular Biology Examination Committee

The American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) Molecular Biology Examination Committee works on developing, maintaining, and evaluating questions for the Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB) and Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) examinations.  

Responsibilities

  • Writes and reviews examination questions.
  • Performs a practice analysis for examinations.
  • Performs standard setting for examinations.
  • Develops and reviews the examination eligibility requirements, content guidelines, and reading lists.
  • Participates in all committee meetings, conference calls, and activities.
  • Promotes the value of ASCP BOC credentials.

Time Commitment

  • Meets in person or by conference call annually. Approved travel expenses are covered by the ASCP BOC.
  • Meets periodically by conference call during the year.
  • Volunteers work independently on assignments throughout the year.

Terms

Examination committee volunteers serve:

  • One guest year
  • Up to two consecutive 3-year terms

Requirements

Current Vacancies

1 Vacancy

The Molecular Biology Examination Committee is seeking a medical laboratory professional currently working as a supervisor/manager or technical specialist in a molecular biology laboratory.

SMB(ASCP) or SMB(ASCPi)CM-credentialed individuals are needed and strongly preferred.

Availability to attend the 1-day meeting of the Molecular Biology Examination Committee in Spring 2027 is required.

2025 – 2026 Molecular Biology Examination Committee

Chair

Katie Bennett, PhD, MB(ASCP)CM, NRCC-CC

Vice Chair

Barbara Anderson, PhD, MS, MB(ASCP)CM

Board Liaison

Ericka Hendrix, PhD, MB(ASCP)CM

Zan Halford, MS, SMB(ASCP)CM

Lenny Hong, PhD, MBA, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMPBTCM,MBCM

Wahab Khan, PhD, FACMG, CG(ASCP)CMMBCM

Benjamin M. Liu, PhD, D(ABMM), MB(ASCP)CM, FIDSA

The ASCP BOC team should be contacted for all inquiries. Individual volunteers should not be contacted concerning ASCP BOC business.