Lab Technician Jobs in North Carolina

A Lab Technician in the chemistry industry primarily performs a variety of complex laboratory procedures and tests, ensuring precision and accuracy in their results. They handle chemicals, perform analyses, conduct experiments, and interpret data under the supervision of chemists or other scientists. Their responsibilities may also include documentation and reporting, equipment maintenance, laboratory safety protocols, quality control, and even research assistance. The technician's work contributes significantly to the development of new products, research findings, or quality assurance in various industries.

To effectively perform their duties, Lab Technicians must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and good manual dexterity. They should be proficient in laboratory information systems and standard laboratory equipment. Certifications such as the American Society for Clinical Pathology's Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification and hands-on experience in a laboratory setting are often required. Prior roles that could lead to a Lab Technician's position include Laboratory Assistant, Research Assistant, and Quality Control Analyst.

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Quality Control Technician

  • Gastonia, NC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 4 hours ago

Person will handle the processing, inventory control, and expediting of customer parts from beginning to end. They will report directly to the Quality Assurance manager and be responsible for the...

Medical Laboratory Technician PRN

  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 20 hours ago
  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 20 hours ago

Description Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Medical Laboratory Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join...

Chemistry Technician II

  • NC
  • 1 day ago
  • NC
  • 1 day ago

Spectrometry Laboratory; and the Wet Chemistry Laboratory....

Quality Control Technician

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 3 days ago

Job ID: 512731 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North...

Quality Control Technician - Inspector - 3rd Shift

  • Pinetops, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Pinetops, NC
  • 3 days ago

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, well give you what you need to make it...

Quality Control Technician - Inspector - 2nd Shift

  • Pinetops, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Pinetops, NC
  • 3 days ago

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, well give you what you need to make it...

Quality Control Technician - Inspector - 1st Shift

  • Pinetops, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Pinetops, NC
  • 3 days ago

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, well give you what you need to make it...

QC Laboratory Technician

  • Wilson, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilson, NC
  • 4 days ago

Believer Meats is an innovative start-up revolutionizing the food industry through the development and commercialization of cultivated meat products. Leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology, we aim...

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Brevard, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Brevard, NC
  • 4 days ago

Description Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering...

Quality Control Technician

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 5 days ago

Job ID: 512731 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North...

Quality Assurance Lab Technician Evening Shift

  • Mount Olive, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Mount Olive, NC
  • 5 days ago

Academic Tuition Reimbursement Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employee Assistance Program 401K QUALITY ASSURANCE LAB TECHNICIAN Location: Mt....

Quality Assurance Lab Technician Day Shift

  • Mount Olive, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Mount Olive, NC
  • 5 days ago

Academic Tuition Reimbursement Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employee Assistance Program 401K QUALITY ASSURANCE LAB TECHNICIAN Location: Mt....

Medical Laboratory Technician I

  • Greenville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 5 days ago

Medical Laboratory Technician FLSA Status: Non Exempt About us Physicians East, P.A.is a team of skilled healthcare professionals united to meet the challenge of delivering quality,...

Senior Laboratory Technician

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 6 days ago

Job Description Performs sample prep including operation of smoking machines and/or wet chemistry techniques Performs routine analysis in support of product assessment and quality control on tobacco...

Laboratory Technician I, II, III, IV

  • Gastonia, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 7 days ago

General Definition of Work Lab Tech I, II Performs intermediate technical work in collecting and analyzing industrial wastewater, surface water, distribution water and/or municipal wastewater...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in North Carolina

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in North Carolina offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.3%
Master's Degree
21.8%
Doctorate Degree
9.0%
Associate's Degree
3.0%
High School or GED
2.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.2%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Lab Technicians in North Carolina
Less than 1 year
35.9%
1-2 years
33.8%
2-4 years
16.7%
None
11.7%
4-6 years
1.8%


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