Lab Technician Jobs in Iowa

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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Quality Control Technician Intern .

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 2 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $47k - $56k Per Year Quality Control Technician Intern. Knife River - Midwest Occupation: Inspectors,...

Lab Technician

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 3 days ago

Lab Technician Job Summary: This role involves performing routine lab tests to support quality control, process development, and waste management....

Laboratory Technician II - Pathology - North Dodge Clinic

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 4 days ago

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to a ssist with the daily allocation of resources and coordination of activities to ensure a smooth operation. Performs a variety...

Travel Laboratory Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Ida Grove, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Ida Grove, IA
  • 7 days ago

Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for travel assignments in various healthcare facilities. The MLT will be responsible for...

Laboratory Technician II - Specimen Control - 1st Shift

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 11 days ago

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to assist with the daily allocation of resources and coordination of activities to ensure a smooth operation. Performs a variety...

Quality Control Technician - 1st Shift

  • Orange City, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Orange City, IA
  • 12 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Iowa $45k - $59k Per Year Quality Control Technician - 1st Shift Diamond Vogel Occupation: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Location:...

Laboratory Technician II, Quad Cities - Cancer Center

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 13 days ago

The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa is seeking a Lab Tech II that will perform difficult technical procedures and other associated responsibilities in the clinical...

Medical Laboratory Technician - IRL

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 13 days ago

Under general supervision and alongside a team of other Medical Lab Technicians/Scientists, this role provides waived and moderately complex clinical lab testing and analysis on biological specimens...

Laboratory Technician II - UIDL 1st Shift

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 13 days ago

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to, under general supervision, provides technical and other computer/clerical support related to the accessioning and client...

Scientific - Lab Technician II (Quality Control) - Overnights

  • Coralville, IA
  • 19 days ago
  • Coralville, IA
  • 19 days ago

Lab Technician II (Quality Control) focuses on testing purchased and produced raw materials. A strong chemistry background is preferred, with lab and instrumentation experience....

Medical Lab Technician

  • Ames, IA
  • 20 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 20 days ago

Why Choose Mary Greeley? At Mary Greeley, our goal is to be a great place to receive care and a great place to work. We are all committed to delivering an outstanding experience for our patients,...

Quality Control Technician, Sterility

  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 21 days ago
  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 21 days ago

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm...

Medical Lab Tech

  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 24 days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 24 days ago

+ Area of Interest: Laboratory + FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 + Department: Laboratory + Shift: 1830-0700 5 on 5 off, 2 on 2 off + Job ID: 165947 Overview UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown...

Medical Laboratory Technician-Grundy

  • Grundy Center, IA
  • 27 days ago
  • Grundy Center, IA
  • 27 days ago

Overview Medical Laboratory Technician Shift: PRN The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), under the direction of the Laboratory Team Leader, is responsible for collecting, performing and...

Laboratory Technician - Clinton, IA

  • Clinton, IA
  • 28 days ago
  • Clinton, IA
  • 28 days ago

In this role, they will prepare process and/or finished product samples; perform analytical testing using instrumental and wet chemistry procedures, and record results using computerized data systems...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Iowa

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lab Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Iowa offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.3%
Master's Degree
21.8%
Doctorate Degree
9.0%
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 Iowa
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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