Lab Technician Jobs in Missouri

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

  • Columbia, MO
  • 1 hour ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 1 hour ago

Job Description: Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries,...

Medical Lab Tech

  • Moberly, MO
  • 11 hours ago
  • Moberly, MO
  • 11 hours ago

Job Summary The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis...

Laboratory Technician EAG Laboratories

  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Our laboratory in Maryland Heights, Missouri provides organic chemistry testing specializing in investigative analytical chemistry....

Quality Control Technician for Precast Concrete

  • Marshall, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Marshall, MO
  • 2 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...

Senior Sample Preparation Laboratory Associate

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 3 days ago

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an experienced lab tech for contract position with one of our partners in the St. Louis, MO area. If youre passionate about bringing the latest scientific...

Laboratory Technician

  • Richmond, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, MO
  • 4 days ago

Essential Functions & Responsibilities Executes tasks of quality control testing, including analyzing, recording and reporting accurate results in a timely fashion. Communicates results with the...

Quality Control Technician

  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 4 days ago

Eurofins is the world leader in the food, bio/pharmaceutical product testing. It is also number one in the field of environmental laboratory services and one of the global market leaders in...

Laboratory Technician I

  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 4 days ago

Eurofins Test America is searching for a Laboratory Technician I in St. Louis, MO The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques,equipment, and instrumentation in...

Quality Control Technician - Precast Concrete

  • Parkville, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Parkville, MO
  • 5 days ago

GPAC has partnered with an industry leader in precast concrete, renowned for its structural and architectural expertise, construction innovation, and commitment to sustainable practices. They are...

Quality Control Technician - Precast Concrete

  • Gladstone, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Gladstone, MO
  • 5 days ago

GPAC has partnered with an industry leader in precast concrete, renowned for its structural and architectural expertise, construction innovation, and commitment to sustainable practices. They are...

Quality Control Technician - Precast Concrete

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 days ago

GPAC has partnered with an industry leader in precast concrete, renowned for its structural and architectural expertise, construction innovation, and commitment to sustainable practices. They are...

GPAC has partnered with an industry leader in precast concrete, renowned for its structural and architectural expertise, construction innovation, and commitment to sustainable practices. They are...

Quality Control Technician - Precast Concrete

  • Grandview, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Grandview, MO
  • 5 days ago

GPAC has partnered with an industry leader in precast concrete, renowned for its structural and architectural expertise, construction innovation, and commitment to sustainable practices. They are...

Quality Control Technician - Precast Concrete

  • Liberty, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Liberty, MO
  • 5 days ago

GPAC has partnered with an industry leader in precast concrete, renowned for its structural and architectural expertise, construction innovation, and commitment to sustainable practices. They are...

Quality Control Technician for Precast Concrete

  • Columbia, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 6 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 Missouri

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Missouri 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 Missouri
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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