Lab Technician Jobs in Alabama

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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Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Sylacauga, AL
  • 13 days ago
  • Sylacauga, AL
  • 13 days ago

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications: You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. Youve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the...

Clinical Laboratory Technician

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago

Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional? Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you...

Medical Lab Tech

  • Foley, AL
  • 9 days ago
  • Foley, AL
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis...

Chemical Laboratory Technician

  • Decatur, AL
  • 11 days ago
  • Decatur, AL
  • 11 days ago

chemistry lab 2 4 years of relevant experience in analytical chemistry lab including hands-on experience with titration, ICP, GC, TOC, LC is highly desirable Experience in manufacturing environment...

Laboratory Technician - Hematology

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 11 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 11 days ago

Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional? Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, Labcorp wants to speak with you...

Medical Lab Tech Evenings

  • Gadsden, AL
  • 16 days ago
  • Gadsden, AL
  • 16 days ago

Job Summary The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis...

Medical Lab Technician, Athens-Limestone, PRN

  • Athens, AL
  • 16 days ago
  • Athens, AL
  • 16 days ago

Overview The Medical Technician, MLT, CLT is responsible for performing the laboratory procedures in at least three or more functional sections of the clinical laboratory in accordance with the...

Quality Control Technician

  • Bessemer, AL
  • 17 days ago
  • Bessemer, AL
  • 17 days ago

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

Sr Lab Technician

  • Bay Minette, AL
  • 18 days ago
  • Bay Minette, AL
  • 18 days ago

Train staff and cross-train lab technicians, maintain training records, perform layered process audits, and ensure management of change documentation is recorded....

Medical Lab Technician I

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Medical Lab Technician I#25-58746 Birmingham, AL All On-site Job Description Job Duties/Responsibilities: Work environment/department will be listed in requirement....

Medical Lab Tech Lead Nights

  • Gadsden, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gadsden, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary The Medical Lab Tech Lead works under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor. Applies broad practical and theoretical knowledge of Clinical Chemistry, Immunology and Special...

Quality Control Technician

  • Madison, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Madison, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Job Title: Quality Control Technician Location: Madison, AL Schedule: 4/10 (Monday–Thursday) Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Electronics Manufacturing / Aerospace / Defense Job Overview:...

Quality Control Technician

  • Madison, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Madison, AL
  • 30+ days ago

The Quality Technician plays a vital role in maintaining and improving quality standards within the manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for ensuring that products meet customer...

Quality Control Technician

  • Flomaton, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Flomaton, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then you may have found your next career move. We’re looking for a Technician Quality Control to join our team and help connect America....

Medical Lab Scientist Weekend - Lab - FT - 1st Shift

  • Fort Payne, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Payne, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Performs all required procedures relating to moderate and high complexity laboratory testing on all types of blood and body fluid specimens. Performs quality control procedures,...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Alabama

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lab Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.3%
Master's Degree
21.8%
Doctorate Degree
9.1%
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 Alabama
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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