Lab Technician Jobs in Colorado

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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Medical Lab Technician

  • Wheat Ridge, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheat Ridge, CO
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: The Medical Lab Technician performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease....

Entry Level Quality Control Technician - Gold Canyon Meat Co.

  • Commerce City, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Commerce City, CO
  • 2 days ago

Starting Pay is $21.00per hour Shift: Sunday - Thursday 4:15am - 1:30pm Maintains all aspects of Quality Assurance to ensure proper, safe and exceptional operation of the department. Essential...

Quality Control Technician II

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 18 hours ago

Quality Control Technician II Industrial & Manufacturing $ 19 - $ 22 / Hour location_on Fort Collins, Colorado work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK...

Travel Laboratory Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Meeker, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Meeker, CO
  • 1 day ago

Embark on an exciting journey as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in the beautiful state of Colorado, Meeker. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of...

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Englewood, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 3 days ago

Actalent is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician in Englewood, CO! Job Description: We are seeking a Laboratory Validation Technician to support our validations team in a specialty coagulation...

Concrete Quality Control Technician

  • Northglenn, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Northglenn, CO
  • 2 days ago

JOB PURPOSE This position is responsible for the collection and testing of daily production samples to industry standards. What You Will be Doing Perform testing procedures, collect production...

Laboratory Technician

  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 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...

Laboratory Technician Intern

  • Littleton, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 6 days ago

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Lab Technician Intern to join our team....

Medical Laboratory Technician 1082

  • Englewood, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 6 days ago

Medical Laboratory Technician 1082 LOCATION Englewood, CO No Remote TYPE Contract ID BU82-2743523 POSTED Mar 18, 2025 This is a contract job opportunity Position: Medical Laboratory Technician...

Quality Control Technician - Gold Canyon Meat Co.

  • Commerce City, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Commerce City, CO
  • 6 days ago

Starting Pay is $21.00per hour Shift: Sunday - Thursday 4:15am - 1:30pm Maintains all aspects of Quality Assurance to ensure proper, safe and exceptional operation of the department. Essential...

Medical Lab Technician III

  • Englewood, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 8 days ago

Medical Lab Technician III#25-52840 $32.00-$35.34 per hour Englewood, CO All On-site Job Description Job Duties/Responsibilities: Work environment/department will be listed in requirement....

Laboratory Technician II - Clinical Pathology And Formulatio

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 9 days ago

Inotiv, Inc. Laboratory Technician II - Clinical Pathology And Formulatio in Fort Collins , Colorado The Laboratory Technician II is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of...

Mfg Lab and Quality Control Technician

  • Denver, CO
  • 10 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 10 days ago

Participate in programs to sustain compliance with Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality requirements. Responsible for product tests, audits and calibrations. Perform all jobs safely,...

Lab Technician

  • Henderson, CO
  • 13 days ago
  • Henderson, CO
  • 13 days ago

Essential Skills Quality control Quality assurance Wet chemistry Diagnosis Sample preparation and testing Wet chemistry analysis Laboratory operations support Chemistry Biology Microbiology QC Analytical...

Medical Laboratory Technician (Overnight)

  • Westminster, CO
  • 13 days ago
  • Westminster, CO
  • 13 days ago

As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) at IDEXX, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. You will perform laboratory testing that helps...

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Lab Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Colorado

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lab Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Colorado 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
1.3%
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 Colorado
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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