Lab Technician

Job Description

A lab technician supports scientists, doctors, and researchers by preparing samples, running tests, and maintaining laboratory equipment.• Sample Management: Collect, receive, label, sort, and store biological specimens or industrial samples safely and accurately.
• Testing and Analysis: Run routine and specialized diagnostic or quality-control tests using standard laboratory methodologies.
• Equipment Care: Operate, calibrate, clean, and troubleshoot lab instruments like microscopes, centrifuges, and automated analyzers.
• Data Recording: Log test results, maintain daily work records, and enter findings into electronic databases or patient medical records.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow strict biohazard and chemical safety protocols, wear personal protective equipment, and keep a clean workspace.• Education: High school diploma with relevant science coursework for entry-level roles; typically requires a certificate or associate degree in clinical laboratory science or a related field for medical positions.
• Attention to Detail: Follow exact testing procedures to prevent sample contamination or data errors.
• Technical Aptitude: Comfort using computers, lab software, and precision machinery.
• Communication: Report findings clearly to supervisors, Quality Coordinators, or medical staff.