Lab Technician Jobs in Fountain Valley, CA

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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Chemistry Lab Technician

  • South Gate, CA (21 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • South Gate, CA (21 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Position Summary The Lab Technician performs a broad range of chemical tests and procedures in the laboratory or at production stations, using professional judgment in the evaluation, selection, and...

Quality Control Technician

  • Compton, CA (20 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Compton, CA (20 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Title: Quality Control Technician Location: Rancho Dominguez, CA Start date : ASAP Shift 7 am - 7 pm M-F 60 hour week Pay: $20-$23/hr Type: Contract Must Haves: Prefer 3-5 years experience in...

Quality Control Technician

  • Pomona, CA (21 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pomona, CA (21 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Apply Description Quality Control Technician Polytek Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek is currently looking for a highly motivated,...

Lab Technician

  • Wilmington, CA (18 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, CA (18 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago

chemistry, gravimetric determinations, UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, GC, ICP, X-Ray Analyzer, Auto-Titrator and SFC....

ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician Join Our Dedicated Lab Team

  • Wilmington, CA (18 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, CA (18 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Build a Meaningful Lab Career Where City Energy Meets Canyon Calm Medical Lab Tech Opportunity in Southern California Tucked into the northern edges of Los Angeles, theres a community where the...

Quality Control Technician

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Senior Quality Control Technician SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, the Senior Quality Control Technician oversees and inspects products to ensure standards are met, and/or repairs in the shop...

Lab Technician III - Chemistry (Harbor 1 - QC) - Days

  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The Quality Control Lab Technician III Chemistry ensures company standards are met for all functions as they pertain to the QC Laboratory. Overtime maybe required to meet business needs....

Quality Control Technician

  • Buena Park, CA (9 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (9 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Assist with wet chemistry testing. Call production holds when products are out of specification. Follow HACCP programs....

1st Shift - Chemical Lab Technician

  • Brea, CA (15 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Brea, CA (15 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 10 days ago

1st Shift - Chemical Lab Technician 4AM-230PM Qualifications: Ability to work in a production environment with unusual conditions with constant changes in temperature, wetness, different levels of noise...

Quality Control Technician I

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Lab Technician, Lab Supervisor, or Facility Technical Manager Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location....

Laboratory Technician I - Metals Prep (M-F, 11am - 8pm) Eurofins Environment Testing Calscience, Tustin, CA

  • Tustin, CA (7 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Tustin, CA (7 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and...

Quality Control Technician - Irvine Plant

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 18 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: Fills all QC related paperwork tracking procedures, temperatures, times, and transfers between storing-decanting-prepping-cooking-packing-chilling- master casing-palletizing and final...

Science Lab Technician or Senior Lab Technician

  • Orange, CA (7 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Orange, CA (7 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Position Summary Information Job Description Summary: Schmid College is seeking a Science Lab Technician or Senior Lab Technician capacity to fill this position....

Quality Control Technician

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Quality Control Technician Direct Edge Media, Inc. - 3.0 Anaheim, CA Job Details Full-time $18 - $35 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications English Mid-level High school diploma or GED Math Quality...

Laboratory Technician I - SVOA (2nd Shift)

  • Orange, CA (7 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Orange, CA (7 miles from Fountain Valley, CA)
  • 29 days ago

ABOUT YOU Are you passionate and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Fountain Valley, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Fountain Valley, CA 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 Fountain Valley, CA
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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