Lab Technician Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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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Lab Technician (West Lab) (Full-Time, Temporary), Dept of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Rowan-Virtua SOM (Stratford, NJ)

  • Stratford, NJ (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Stratford, NJ (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Title: Laboratory Technician (Full-Time, Temporary) Department: Cell Biology and Neuroscience Facility: Science Center Reports To: Elizabeth West Niedringhaus SUMMARY: The West Lab is seeking...

Laboratory Technician

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 hours 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,...

Lab Technician

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Lab Technician at System One in Wilmington, Delaware, United States Job Description Title: Lab Technician Location: Wilmington, DE Schedule: M-F Full Time 1st Shift Type: 1 year Contract, ability to...

Quality Control Technician

  • Conshohocken, PA (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Ready to thrive as a quality assurance (QA) specialist or technician in the manufacturing space? A few things come to mind: Flexibility. Reliability. Being safety-minded, detail-oriented and...

Lab Technician - Chromatography

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Lab Technician - Chromatography Job Number: 356939 Category: Lab Technician Description: Job Title: Lab Technician Locations: Wilmington, DE Pay: $25-35/hr Zip Code: 19803 Job Type: Contract Keywords...

Quality Control Technician I

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Lab Technician, Lab Supervisor, or Facility Technical Manager Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location....

Lab Technician

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Experience with the following are highly preferred: o High Performance Liquid Chromatography o Gas Chromatography o Familiarity with common chromatography data systems o Accurate sample preparation...

Medical Lab Technician- Lab Chemistry

  • Camden, NJ (2 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Camden, NJ (2 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 8 days ago

About Us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical...

Medical Lab Technician, Blood Bank

  • Talleyville, DE (22 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Talleyville, DE (22 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Nemours is seeking a Casual Medical Lab Technician to join our Nemours Children's Hospital team in Wilmington, DE....

Part Time - Chemistry - Lab Assistant

  • Abington, PA (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Abington, PA (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Part Time - Chemistry - Lab Assistant Part Time - Chemistry - Lab Assistant locations Penn State Abington time type Part time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id REQ_... APPLICATION...

Laboratory Technician III

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 11 days ago

Overview Performs any basic to complex Cell Potency and Analytical assay(s) according to and in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Code...

Laboratory Technician

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 14 days ago

Job Title: Lab Technician Job #: 2025-13659 Industry: Manufacturing (Chemicals/Coatings) Location: Philadelphia, PA Salary: $24 to $30 Hourly (Depends Upon Experience) Education: High School Diploma...

Medical Laboratory Technician (CASUAL/PRN)

  • Talleyville, DE (22 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Talleyville, DE (22 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 15 days ago

The medical lab technician is responsible for staying informed about section changes, procedure changes and updates, etc....

Medical Lab Technician- Hematology

  • Camden, NJ (2 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Camden, NJ (2 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 16 days ago

About Us Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical...

Aggregate & Asphalt Quality Control Technician - Skippack

  • Skippack, PA (22 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Skippack, PA (22 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 22 days ago

Overview The Materials Division of H&K Group, Inc. is seeking an Aggregate and Asphalt Quality Control technician primarily responsible for collecting and testing samples of aggregate and asphalt...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Philadelphia, PA 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
1.2%
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 Philadelphia, PA
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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