If they're doing population dynamics research no state requires any certification whatsoever.
You wouldn't be working in a lab for that. Informatics is a whole different classification of work.

If they're doing chemical assays on weed, or environmental toxins, or something like that, then they're certified as to laboratory procedures and technical requirements of the specific laws the state involved is using them to enforce.

There's no certification without a degree or licensure, you can do an apprenticeship but also, as you stated, that would pertain to each individuals states requirements as to whether you need more than a degree by obtaining licensure.

Clinical Laboratory Science is a subset of Criminal Justice

Which came first...the chicken or the egg. Without science there is no criminal justice.

Presstitutes get journalism degrees so they can commit the disinformation crimes propaganda producers pay for.

No they get a degree to get an edge up on someone else for the job.