Lab Technician Jobs in Golden, CO

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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Laboratory Technician - Part Time

  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Laboratory Technician - Part Time Denver Health - 3.6 Denver, CO Job Details Part-time $21.67 - $30.34 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits On-site gym Employee discount Childcare Retirement plan...

Quality Control Technician (1st Shift)

  • Englewood, CO (13 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (13 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Quality Control Technician (1st Shift) This position reports to the Quality Control Supervisor. The role is responsible for performing quality activities and maintaining a quality laboratory...

Laboratory Technician

  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Company Description SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality...

Chemistry Technician

  • Englewood, CO (13 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (13 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Batching samples for analytical analyses Perform manual wet-chemistry techniques such as alkalinity, pH, conductivity, TDS and TCLP extractions Perform multi-element acid digestions...

Chemistry Technician

  • Englewood, CO (13 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (13 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Chemistry Lab Technician Englewood, Colorado Pay Rate: $23-$25/hr Type: Contract to Hire Schedule-Schedule is 80 hours/2 weeks which is a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off....

Quality Control Technician II

  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 6 days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE Collects samples and performs accurate quality control testing to ensure product quality. Provides verbal and/or written test results to management and production staff in a timely...

Fire Assay Lab Technician

  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 6 days ago

Your impact Fire Assay Lab Technician to join our Analytical Team....

Quality Control Technician

  • Littleton, CO (14 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Littleton, CO (14 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 8 days ago

511474 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America....

Quality Control Technician

  • Littleton, CO (18 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Littleton, CO (18 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 11 days ago

Job ID: 511474 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North...

Laboratory Technician l

  • Lafayette, CO (22 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lafayette, CO (22 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 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...

Laboratory Technician II, Analytical Chemistry

  • Boulder, CO (23 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 28 days ago
  • Boulder, CO (23 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 28 days ago

Laboratory Technician II, Analytical Chemistry Boulder, Colorado, United States Who we are: Electra is reinventing iron production to tackle the nearly 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions produced...

Laboratory Technician

  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 30+ days ago

Technician ASCP Certification within 12 months of hire from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR American Medical Technologist Medical Lab Technician Certificate within 12 months of hire from...

Lab Technician

  • Henderson, CO (22 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Henderson, CO (22 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 45+ days ago

Actalent is hiring a Lab Technician in Henderson, CO!...

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Golden, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Golden, CO
  • 90+ days ago

Summary This position is is an entry level developmental Medical Laboratory Technician position. MLTs are expected to receive guidance from staff members & require frequent and direct supervision....

Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 90+ days ago

Summary This position falls within Pathology and Laboratory at the Eastern Colorado Health System VA Health Care System and at this level has a higher-level of responsibility for technical...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Golden, CO

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Golden, CO 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 Golden, CO
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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