Lab Technician Jobs in Pleasanton, 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 (24 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (24 miles from Pleasanton, 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 (ICP)

  • Milpitas, CA (15 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (15 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary: The Lab Technician is responsible for analytical testing on critical parts using ICP-MS and LPC, collaborate with a team to meet customer delivery schedules, work in a cleanroom environment...

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

  • Redwood City, CA (24 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (24 miles from Pleasanton, 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 technician

  • Hayward, CA (12 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (12 miles from Pleasanton, 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...

Roving Quality Control Technician

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

Laboratory Technician II

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

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

  • Redwood City, CA (24 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (24 miles from Pleasanton, 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...

Medical Laboratory Technician - PD - All - Clinical Laboratory MV

  • Mountain View, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community:...

Chemistry Lab Analyst

  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Will operate and maintain highly complex instrumentations such as Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and Ion Chromatography (IC), as well as demonstrate proficiency on routine environmental...

Contract, Lab Technician, Biology

  • Mountain View, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

/B.S. in chemistry, biochemistry or biology preferred, with 0-2 years of experience working as a research lab technician or compound/sample manager....

Quality Control Technician

  • Milpitas, CA (15 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (15 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Quality Control Technician Advantech USA - 3.4 Milpitas, CA Job Details $22 - $25 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Work from home...

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Lab Technician

  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

including: X-ray fluorescence (XRF) Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) Ion Chromatography (IC) Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS...

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

  • Redwood City, CA (24 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (24 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 60+ 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...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Pleasanton, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, 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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