Lab Technician Jobs in Shawnee, KS

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 Laboratory Technician

  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Perform QC/Reassay testing on the majority of products/raw materials submitted to the lab Maintain stock plant tissue cultures in the lab through media preparation & tissue transfers Perform...

Laboratory Technician

  • Shawnee, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Shawnee, KS
  • 2 days ago

Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: May 13, 2025 Required documents uploaded by: May 13, 2025 Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Our agency...

Facilities Chemical Tech - Level 4

  • De Soto, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • De Soto, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Facilities Chemical Tech - Level 4? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description...

Laboratory Technician 2 - 2nd Shift

  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 7 days ago

Perform analysis on samples through direct testing (i.e. wet chemistry)....

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN/ Weld Exp Required.

  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 12 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 12 days ago

Quality Control Technician Job Description Reports To: Quality Manager Location: Kansas City, MO Summary: Quality Control tech is responsible for all quality checks of equipment before departure...

Quality Control Technician - 3rd shift (overnights)

  • Grandview, MO (13 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 12 days ago
  • Grandview, MO (13 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 12 days ago

SUMMARY Inspects and tests plastic components for dimensional accuracy and surface defects to verify conformance to company quality standards. Performs periodic audits to ensure that established...

Chemist-Lab Tech HPLC LCMS GCMS Expert

  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 20 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 20 days ago

Technician Field Service Customer Support Method Development Chemistry Metrology GCMS LCMS HPLC Chromatography Spectrometry Metrologist Validation _....

Lab Technician

  • Spring Hill, KS (21 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 21 days ago
  • Spring Hill, KS (21 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 21 days ago

transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) operation Wet and Dry Screen analysis Suspension and emulsion testing Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Basic operation & sample/standards...

Quality Control Technician Lead - Level 5

  • De Soto, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 27 days ago
  • De Soto, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 27 days ago

Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Quality Control Technician - Level 5? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description...

Laboratory Technician I

  • De Soto, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 28 days ago
  • De Soto, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 28 days ago

ABOUT US: Biodesix is a leading diagnostic solutions company, driven to improve clinical care and outcomes for patients. Biodesix Diagnostic Tests support clinical decisions to expedite...

Travel Radiology Cath Lab Tech

  • Olathe, KS (11 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olathe, KS (11 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 30+ days ago

Are you an experienced Radiology professional seeking a new adventure? TLC Nursing is currently offering an exciting travel healthcare assignment for a Cath Lab Tech in Olathe, Kansas. This...

Quality Control Technician - Level 3

  • De Soto, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • De Soto, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Quality Control Technician - Level 3? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description...

Quality Control Technician - Level 4

  • De Soto, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • De Soto, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Quality Control Technician - Level 4? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description...

Quality Laboratory Technician - Level 5

  • De Soto, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • De Soto, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Quality Laboratory Technician - Level 5? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job...

Clinical Lab Technician II - Night Shift Blood Bank

  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 45+ days ago

Clinical Lab Technician II - Night Shift Blood BankBell Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: The Clinical Laboratory Technician will be working in a clinical or molecular laboratory section...

Demographic Data for Shawnee, KS

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Shawnee, KS

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Shawnee, KS offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.2%
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 Shawnee, KS
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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