Lab Technician

Job Description

A lab technician prepares samples, runs tests, and maintains equipment to support scientific or medical research and diagnosis.Sample Management: Receive, collect, label, sort, and store biological specimens, chemical substances, or test materials.Testing and Operation: Operate laboratory equipment like microscopes, centrifuges, and automated analyzers to perform routine tests.Data and Records: Record test results accurately, maintain daily work logs, and enter data into electronic systems.Equipment Maintenance: Clean, sterilize, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments to ensure accurate functioning.Safety and Compliance: Follow strict safety rules, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), and handle hazardous materials safely.Education: High school diploma with strong math and science classes, a 1-year certificate, or a 2-year associate degree in a related field.Core Skills: High attention to detail, manual dexterity, basic computer literacy, and problem-solving abilities.Work Environment: Found in hospitals, private diagnostic clinics, universities, and industrial research facilities.