Lab Technician Jobs in Oakland, 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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Clinical Laboratory Associate I (3rd Shift, Saturday-Tuesday, 4x10 Hour Days, 9:00pm-7:30am)

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is...

LAB Technician

  • Richmond, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 10 days ago

GLS is responsible for crude oil and petroleum product characterization and process problem solving using analytical chemistry....

Senior Clinical Laboratory Associate (2nd Shift, Monday - Friday, 2:00pm-10:30pm, Onsite)

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is...

Chemical Laboratory Technician

  • Benicia, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Benicia, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Company: Kelly Services Location: Benicia, CA Career Level: Entry Level Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board Description Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Chemistry Lab Technician...

Chemical technician

  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Contract ChemTech****PM 2:30 - 11:00 PM Monday - Friday $20+10% +OT +Benefits +***...* (ASAP)**Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required** to avoid exposure and protect the individual. The...

Quality Control Technician

  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Reporting to the Quality Assurance manager, the QC Technician is responsible for ensuring the timely testing of samples through the product quality evaluation process. What You Will Do: Performs...

Roving Quality Control Technician

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 19 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...

Laboratory Technician I

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Eurofins Test America is searching for a Laboratory Technician I in Pleasanton, CA. The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques,equipment, and instrumentation in...

Laboratory Technician

  • Oakland, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 28 days ago

Laboratory Technician Jetty Extracts - 3.8 Oakland, CA Job Details Full-time $30 - $35 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision...

US Laboratory Technician II

  • Richmond, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

US| Laboratory Technician II Richmond, California, United States 1258706 Oil & Gas - Onshore Oil Contract Yesterday Our client is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to work within their facilities...

Laboratory Technician II

  • Oakland, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Laboratory Technician II | Career Pages page has loaded. Career Pages powered by NEOGOV Laboratory Technician II Salary $92,976.00 - $113,004.00 Annually Location Oakland, CA Job Type Full-time...

Laboratory Technician

  • Emeryville, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Emeryville, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

A Bit About Us: We are Arcadia Science. Arcadia is a science company founded and led by scientists. Our mission is to transform evolutionary innovations into real-world solutions by openly...

Clinical Laboratory Associate II (3rd Shift, Thursday-Sunday, 4x10 Hour Days, 9:00pm - 7:30am)

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is...

Lab Technician

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Our client, a research institute for applied science and technology development is seeking a Lab Technician to join their team....

Hospital Laboratory Technician University of California San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Provide services to both inpatient and outpatient clients as assigned. Collects specimens according to protocol, prepares specimens for the laboratory, and maintains accurate records of drawn...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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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