Research Laboratory Technician United States

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What the job involves

  • Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols and procedures.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, conducting routine calibration and troubleshooting.
  • Record experimental data accurately and maintain organized records of procedures and results.
  • Prepare and handle samples, reagents, and solutions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Analyze data using appropriate statistical and analytical methods.
  • Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
  • Coordinate lab operations, including safety compliance, regulatory protocols, and equipment maintenance.
  • Manage ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships.

Summed up from 30 recent Research Laboratory Technician job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Lab Equipment 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
  • Molecular Biology 2 in 10 postings
  • Sample Preparation 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Excel 2 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • GMP 1 in 25 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 30 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 3 in 10 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 5 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 1 in 15 postings

Typical ask: 1 year.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 2 in 10 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 10 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 7 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 270 postings
  • Doctorate 1 in 270 postings

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Is this role in demand?

880 open Research Laboratory Technician jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $50,100 a year (most between $46k and $57k). See the full salary breakdown

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