Lab Technician Jobs in San Tan Valley, AZ

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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Adjunct Faculty - Medical Laboratory Technician Program - (Fall 2025)

  • Coolidge, AZ (18 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Coolidge, AZ (18 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 10 days ago

Job Summary The Medical Laboratory Technician Program is actively recruiting adjunct faculty forFall 2025. Adjunct Faculty are responsible for teaching courses in accordance with the philosophy,...

Quality Control Technician (1st Shift)

  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 19 days ago

LeanTeq is best-in-class in a very niche part of the semiconductor industry and is looking for quality-oriented people who enjoy working in a great culture to join our team. Our company does...

Quality Control Technician

  • Chandler, AZ (20 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ (20 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 28 days ago

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI...

Process Control Technician

  • Florence, AZ (22 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Florence, AZ (22 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description Job Title: Process Control Technician Department: Tech Services/Operations Reports to: Electrical Engineer Location: Florence AZ Company Background and Culture: Florence Copper is...

Cottonseed Quality Control Technician

  • Bapchule, AZ (22 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bapchule, AZ (22 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago

Saturday work as needed.Background in biology, lab experience, or agriculture experience preferred. Comments/Special InstructionsCandidates must possess lab and/or quality experience....

Chemical Technician

  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary: The Chemical Technician is responsible for handling chemicals, solutions, and chemical waste safely, performing cleaning operations on critical parts, maintaining production records,...

Quality Control Technician

  • Mesa, AZ (23 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mesa, AZ (23 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 60+ days ago

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then you may have found your next career move. We’re looking for Quality Control Technicians, based out of Mesa, AZ, to join our team and help...

Wet Lab Technician

  • Mesa, AZ (23 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Mesa, AZ (23 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ)
  • 90+ days ago

We have an exciting opportunity at our Mesa, AZ facility for a Wet Lab Technician!...

Medical Laboratory Technician (Notional Opportunity

  • San Tan Valley, AZ
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Tan Valley, AZ
  • 90+ days ago

Our vision aims to empower our clients by actively leveraging our broad range of services. With our global presence, we have career opportunities all across the world which can lead to a unique,...

Demographic Data for San Tan Valley, AZ

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in San Tan Valley, AZ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lab Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in San Tan Valley, AZ 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 San Tan Valley, AZ
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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