Lab Technician Jobs in Florida

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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Lab Technician - Miami, FL

  • Matheson
  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago

JOB TITLE Lab Technician Range $34.00 to$35.00 The primary functionof this position will be to collect samples for analysis using gas cabinets andfume hoods....

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Research Laboratory Technician (Part Time, Chemistry)

  • University of Miami
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 8 days ago

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn...

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Laboratory Technician II-Department of Neurosurgery

  • University of Florida
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 days ago

Classification Title: Laboratory Technician II Classification Minimum Requirements: Associate's degree in an appropriate area and two years of related experience; or a high school diploma or...

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Lab Technician

  • Brenntag Mid-South, LLC
  • Tampa, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 13 days ago

Lab Technician Brenntag Mid-South, LLC - 3.1 Tampa, FL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance On-the-job training Parental leave Employee assistance program Qualifications...

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Laboratory Technician II

  • Milliken
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 13 days ago

Develop familiarity with standard analytical procedures used for material characterization, including IR spectrometry, UV spectrometry, gas chromatography, Refractive Index, Specific Gravity, Viscosity...

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Chemical Analyst (Sumterville, FL, US, 33585)

  • CRH Plc.
  • Sumterville, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Sumterville, FL
  • 13 days ago

Prepares and analyzes samples of purchased and mined materials, intermedia, and final products using various equipment and a wide array of wet chemistry analytical techniques....

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Laboratory Technician II

  • SUGAR CANE GROWERS COOPERATIVE OF FLORIDA
  • Belle Glade, FL
  • 14 days ago
  • Belle Glade, FL
  • 14 days ago

Laboratory Technician II BELLE GLADE, FL 33430 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category Manufacturing Apply Description...

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Lab Technician

  • SGS
  • Miami, FL
  • 15 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 15 days ago

Candidates with analytical chemistry experience are strongly urged to apply. Beta Analytic has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician....

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Research Assistant - Lab Tech

  • Florida Tech
  • Melbourne, FL
  • 15 days ago
  • Melbourne, FL
  • 15 days ago

Optical experiments in a Chemistry and Chemical Engineering research lab. Research Assistant Lab Tech - Research Assistant position available in a Biophysical Laboratory located in the OLS Lab...

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Sr. Research Laboratory Technician

  • University of Miami
  • Miami, FL
  • 21 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 21 days ago

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn...

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Chemical Technician I

  • General Dynamics
  • Crawfordville, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Crawfordville, FL
  • 45+ days ago

chemistry....

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Laboratory Technician (School of Medicine - All Children's)

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 45+ days ago

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Nagy lab at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Laboratory Technician will work in the Nagy lab to support an...

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SE - Chemistry, Lab Assistant

  • Barry University
  • Miami, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 90+ days ago

Summary Assist the Lab Director by performing a limited number of routine non-technical and technical lab duties (applicant must have successfully passed CHE 095 or CHE 111L). Assist lab...

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Lab Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Florida

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Florida offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.4%
Master's Degree
21.8%
Doctorate Degree
9.1%
Associate's Degree
3.0%
High School or GED
2.1%
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 Florida
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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