Lab Technician Jobs in Garden City, NY

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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Chemistry Laboratory Technician

  • Bard College at Simon's Rock
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 6 days ago

In addition, the Chemistry Lab Technician will supervise students during laboratory experiments....

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Part-Time Lab Technician - Chemistry - Farmingdale State College

  • Farmingdale State College
  • Farmingdale, NY (10 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Farmingdale, NY (10 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: The Chemistry Department at Farmingdale State College is seeking to fill a part-time Lab Technician vacancy for its academic laboratory program....

In Person Part Time

Chemistry Laboratory Technician

  • Bard College
  • Queens Village, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 9 days ago

In addition, the Chemistry Lab Technician will supervise students during laboratory experiments....

In Person

Lab Technician

  • Syensqo
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 11 days ago

We are looking for: Lab Technician who is responsible for the safe operation, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of accelerated weathering machines, convection ovens, and gas fading chambers...

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Chemistry Technician II (Overnight)

  • LightDeck Diagnostics
  • New Hyde Park, NY (2 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • New Hyde Park, NY (2 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 19 days ago

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that's why we're inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of...

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Chemistry Technician II (Overnight)

  • Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 19 days ago

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that's why we're inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of...

In Person

Assistant Metallurgical Lab Technician

  • Akkodis
  • Garden City, NY
  • 21 days ago
  • Garden City, NY
  • 21 days ago

Support ongoing laboratory operations and assist Metallurgical Lab Technicians with sample preparation tasks....

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Chemical Technician - Long Island, NY

  • National Carwash Solutions
  • Long Island City, NY (15 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Long Island City, NY (15 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

National Carwash Solutions has grown over the past 45 years to become North America’s largest equipment, service, and cleaning solutions provider in the car wash industry. Our world-class brands...

Remote

Part-Time Lab Technician - Chemistry

  • Farmingdale State College
  • Farmingdale, NY (10 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Farmingdale, NY (10 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description: The Chemistry Department at Farmingdale State College is seeking to fill a part-time Lab Technician vacancy for its academic laboratory program....

In Person Part Time

Demographic Data for Garden City, NY

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Garden City, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Garden City, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.4%
Master's Degree
21.8%
Doctorate Degree
9.1%
Associate's Degree
3.0%
High School or GED
2.1%
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 Garden City, NY
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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