Lab Technician Jobs in Maryland

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 (Infectious Diseases)

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 15 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 15 hours ago

Perform immunohistochemical analysis of NHP and human lung tissue specimens, including method development and operating the slide scanner and organizing the resulting image files....

Laboratory Technician

  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
  • 15 hours ago
  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
  • 15 hours ago

Specific support efforts include basic laboratory functions to include, but not limited to, wet chemistry analyses, analytical equipment operation to include gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (GCMS...

Laboratory Technician

  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 1 day ago

Specific support efforts include basic laboratory functions to include, but not limited to, wet chemistry analyses, analytical equipment operation to include gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (GCMS...

Laboratory Technician I

  • Germantown, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Germantown, MD
  • 2 days ago

Job Overview: The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for conducting sample analysis and data processing within established timeframes and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures...

Quality Control Technician

  • Hanover, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Hanover, MD
  • 2 days ago

Quality Control Technician PeopleShare Hanover, MD, US 4h ago PeopleShare is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure our client's products meet the highest quality and safety standards....

Medical Laboratory Technician - Float , Day/evening shift, Full time

  • Rockville, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 5 days ago

Pathologists OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR Medical Technologist...

Clinical Laboratory Technician

  • Rockville, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 7 days ago

Job Description: Psomagen, Inc. (Rockville, MD) is looking for Clinical Laboratory Technician. Duty Conduct quality control for DNA and RNA samples and organize the quality control data; Analyze...

Laboratory Technician

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 7 days ago

This posting will be used to fill a full-time, permanent, Safety Sensitive position in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utility Operations Central Laboratory. This is technical laboratory...

Chemistry Lab Technician

  • Cockeysville, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Cockeysville, MD
  • 9 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description JOB SUMMARY The Chemistry Laboratory Technician will support R&D Management and Scientists by assisting with the creation and execution of investigative research...

Quality Control Technician

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 9 days ago

Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift - Baltimore, MD $16 - $22 per hour US Citizens and Green card holders only My client, a leader in food production, seeks a detail-oriented Quality Control...

Quality Control Technician - Havre De Grace

  • Havre de Grace, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Havre de Grace, MD
  • 13 days ago

Quality Control Technician - Havre De Grace Employer Vulcan Materials Location Havre de Grace, MD, United States Salary Competitive Closing date Jun 30, 2025 categories Click to add the job to...

Quality Control Technician

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 days ago

JOB OVERVIEW: The Quality Control Technician will be responsible for all aspects of the quality programs and functions. These include maintaining all HACCP, food safety records, plant audits, mock...

Medical Laboratory Technician (Chemistry, Days)

  • Glen Burnie, MD
  • 16 days ago
  • Glen Burnie, MD
  • 16 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...

Laboratory Technician I

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 16 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 16 days ago

Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring a LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I Position type: Full-time, ContractJob Title: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I Duration: 6 months with possible...

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Quality Control Technician for Precast Concrete

  • Glyndon, MD
  • 19 days ago
  • Glyndon, MD
  • 19 days ago

Is it time to take your career to the next level? Do you want to feel valued and be a contributing member of a cohesive team? Our client, a long standing and well-established precast concrete...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Maryland

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Maryland 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 Maryland
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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