Lab Technician Jobs in North Carolina

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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(IC) Flame and Furnace AA / ICP Gas Chromatography Liquid Scintillation counter TOC analyzers Spectrophotometers Gamma Spectroscopy Experience with the use of a Chemistry Data Management System Experience...

(IC) Flame and Furnace AA / ICP Gas Chromatography Liquid Scintillation counter TOC analyzers Spectrophotometers Gamma Spectroscopy Experience with the use of a Chemistry Data Management System Experience...

Quality Control Technician

  • Fuquay Varina, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Fuquay Varina, NC
  • 11 hours ago

Job ID: 505689 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North...

Quality Control Technician

  • Bakersville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Bakersville, NC
  • 1 day ago

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

Medical Laboratory Technician - Hematology

  • Burlington, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 1 day ago

Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional? Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, Labcorp wants to speak with you...

Biomanufacturing Laboratory Technician

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 45+ days ago

Piper Health & Sciences is seeking a dedicated and skilled Biomanufacturing Laboratory Technician to join an innovative biotechnology organization in the RTP area. Responsibilities of the...

Lab Technician

  • Durham, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 45+ days ago

The Lab Technician will help with performing high-throughput laboratory experiments to produce high quality data for their clients....

Temporary Food Grade Laboratory Technician

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

Posting Number: PG195006TM Position Number: 11ASO3423 Position Type: Temporary Essential Job Duties: Data entry and analysis, Food sample preparation, consumer communications for sensory service...

Laboratory Technician Army Oil Analysis Program

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 3 days ago

On-the-job training in oil analysis, analytical chemistry, reliability engineering, or condition monitoring (mechanical machinery)....

Medical Laboratory Technician or MT OR MLT in North Carolina

  • Shelby, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Shelby, NC
  • 5 days ago

Medical Technologist OR Medical Laboratory Technician opening at a full service, small hospital located in the greater Asheville area! This award-winning hospital is fully accredited by the Joint...

Medical Lab Technician II (ASCP Certified) - Day Shift

  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 5 days ago

Summary: Under supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Technician II processes and analyzes specimens for testing in a laboratory setting, verifies results for accuracy, and maintains...

Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist OR Medical Laboratory Technician Opening at an award winning hospital in North Carolina. This hospital is known for its outstanding care and...

Medical Technologist OR Medical Laboratory Technician in Asheville

  • Asheville, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 6 days ago

Medical Technologist OR Medical Laboratory Technician opening at a full service, small hospital located in the greater Asheville area! This award-winning hospital is fully accredited by the Joint...

Quality Control Laboratory Technician

  • Kings Mountain, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Kings Mountain, NC
  • 6 days ago

Essential Skills Chemistry Analytical testing Coatings / Color / Ink Quality control UV-Vis spectroscopy Titration Wet chemistry Additional Skills & Qualifications Minimum of a 2-year Associate's Degree...

Chemistry Lab Tech

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago

Our client's purpose is to solve the toughest problems in life science by collaborating with the global scientific community - and through that, we aim to accelerate access to better health for...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Lab Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in North Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChemists research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lab Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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