Some engineers study fossils to learn about the prehistoric processes and functions that were present in the Earth's history. By understanding how prehistoric creatures lived and became extinct, engineers acquire new ideas for how to design ways to study global climate change and species extinction.
MLT didactic courses are typically offered three to four days per week between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm; however, there may be some exceptions. The practicum portion of the program requires each student to devote 40 hours per week, offsite, at a clinical affiliate.
A med lab technologis/clinical medical scientistt is a bachelors degree, not an associates. That is a med lab technician (MLT); a lessor paid position. Most labs are staffed by full time people (and most are 8 hr shifts); so how realistic that is is hard to say; you may get lucky & find a part time weekend job.