What does a Research Laboratory Technician do?
From 1,638 current Research Laboratory Technician postings that list skills.
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
What employers name in their postings. Rules differ by state.
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
Among postings that say.
Is this role in demand?
880 open Research Laboratory Technician jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Pennsylvania135 open
- Massachusetts121 open
- California92 open
- Texas72 open
- Florida67 open
Typical pay $50,100 a year (most between $46k and $57k). See the full salary breakdown