Lab Technician Jobs in Redwood City, 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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Contract, Lab Technician, Biology

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 11 hours 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 (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Milpitas, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 20 hours 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

  • Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Lab Technician Job Description As a Lab Technician, you will play a crucial role in preparing specimens for laboratory testing and ensuring the smooth operation of laboratory instruments and processes...

Waste Water Treatment/Hazardous Chemical Technician

  • Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Waste Water Treatment/Hazardous Materials Technician Family owned Hammon Plating has been in business since 1969. As a leader and critical supplier in the cleaning and plating industry, we have...

Chemical Laboratory Technician

  • South San Francisco, CA (16 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (16 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Chemical Laboratory Technician Location : South San Francisco, CA Schedule : Monday Friday, standard working hours Pay Rate: $28 $30 per hour 6-month contract position Overview: We are seeking a...

Chemical Laboratory Technician

  • South San Francisco, CA (16 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (16 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Chemical Laboratory Technician Location : South San Francisco, CA Schedule : Monday Friday, standard working hours Pay Rate: $28 $30 per hour 6-month contract position Overview: We are seeking a...

Lab Technician

  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 13 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...

Analytical Chemistry Lab Technician

  • Cupertino, CA (14 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (14 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 14 days ago

A client of Innova Solutions is looking for an Analytical Chemistry Lab Technician Position Type: Full time/Regular Location: Cupertino, CA As an Analytical Chemistry Lab Technician, you will need:...

Lab Technician, Cell Manufacturing

  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Tesla is looking for a Lab Technician to join our Cell Manufacturing Analytical Lab team at our Pilot Facility, located in Fremont, California....

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...

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...

Analytical Lab Technician

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 23 days ago

About the Role Charm Industrial is seeking a Chemistry Lab Technician to support bio-oil production and analytical testing....

Laboratory Technician

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 24 days ago

a scientific field, such as biology, chemistry, or physics Laboratory experience in a research or industrial setting Proficiency in laboratory techniques, such as pipetting, spectrophotometry, and chromatography...

Laboratory Technician II

  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Participates in continuous improvement efforts within the lab on improved methods and method development....

Chemical Technician (TKM)

  • Milpitas, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 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,...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Redwood City, CA

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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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