Lab Technician Jobs in Fair Lawn, NJ

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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Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Linden, NJ (22 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Linden, NJ (22 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Company Overview For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare Services has been hiring and staffing professionals nationwide. Job Description ATC Healthcare Services - New York City is seeking a skilled...

Fragrance Lab Tech

  • Hackensack, NJ (5 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (5 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

What You'll Do As a Fragrance Lab Technician, you'll play a key role in the formulation and preparation of fragrance samples....

Quality Control Technician

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

510866 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America....

Laboratory Technician

  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Posting TitleLaboratory Technician Job CategoryStaff & Executive - Healthcare DepartmentNJMS-Cancer Center Overview New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences...

Quality Lab Technician (Night Shift)

  • Hillside, NJ (17 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Hillside, NJ (17 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold...

Lab Technician

  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Our client, a research institute for applied science and technology development is seeking a Lab Technician to join their team....

Quality Control Technician

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

About Us Electronic Coating Technologies (ECT) operates out of Ontario Canada and Saratoga County New York. We specialize in protecting electronics through subcontract manufacturing, distribution...

Lecturer/Sub-Lecturer - Medical Laboratory Technician Program CUNY Bronx Community College

  • Bronx, NY (13 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (13 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

Lecturer/Sub-Lecturer - Medical Laboratory Technician Program FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Bronx Community College seeks to hire a Lecturer with the ability to teach courses in the Medical...

Lecturer/Sub-Lecturer - Medical Laboratory Technician Program

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

Lecturer/Sub-Lecturer - Medical Laboratory Technician Program Bronx, NY BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE Lecturer/Sub-Lecturer - Medical Laboratory Technician Program FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Bronx...

Clinical Laboratory Technician-Level I

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

Clinical Laboratory Technician-Level I DepartmentOTHER CLINICAL LABS Location Bronx Job ID121549 Civil Service ClassificationNon Competitive Hire In Rate$56,524.00 (for employees new to HHC)...

Quality Control Technician

  • Boonton, NJ (15 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (15 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Acara Solutions is seeking a Quality Control Technician for our client in Boonton, NJ! We are seeking qualified candidates with: Quality control experience in a manufacturing environment...

IVF Lab Tech (Fertility center) Per diem Dayshift

  • Paramus, NJ (2 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (2 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: To perform technical laboratory testing in order to facilitate optimum patient care in accordance with Pathology policy and procedures, and FDA, CAP, AABB OSHA, CLIA and JCAHO...

USA-Quality Control Technician I (Manufacturing/Quality) 1st Shift

  • Ridgefield, NJ (9 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ridgefield, NJ (9 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

USA-Quality Control Technician I (Manufacturing/Quality) 1st Shift#25-57557 Ridgefield, NJ All On-site Job Description Perform daily Viable and Non-viable Environmental monitoring in production...

Quality Control Technician

  • Ridgefield, NJ (9 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ridgefield, NJ (9 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Are you passionate about quality control in a dynamic manufacturing environment? A pharmaceutical company in Ridgefield, NJ is seeking a Quality Control Technician I for a 1st shift, onsite role....

Semiconductor Chemical Technician Lab Mixing & Inventory

  • Totowa, NJ (3 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Totowa, NJ (3 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

+ The role is responsible for managing chemical inventory, fulfilling internal chemical requests, preparing and testing chemical batches, and ensuring proper waste management. + The position...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Fair Lawn, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Fair Lawn, NJ 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 Fair Lawn, NJ
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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