Lab Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Quality Control Technician

  • Warminster, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Warminster, PA
  • 4 days ago

This job requires the operation of various laboratory equipment used for general wet chemistry, lubricant, oil, and additive testing....

Laboratory Technician

  • Springdale, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Springdale, PA
  • 1 day ago

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Laboratory Technician II Job Title: Laboratory Technician IIPosition type: Full Time/ContractLocation : Springdale PennsylvaniaDuration: 12...

Lab Technician

  • Exton, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Exton, PA
  • 1 day ago

Position/Job Summary: We are looking for a qualified Lab Technician to join our team....

Aggregate & Asphalt Quality Control Technician--Northern Region

  • Throop, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Throop, PA
  • 2 days ago

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic...

Manufacturing Quality Control Technician

  • Allison, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Allison, PA
  • 2 days ago

Advanced Construction Robotics, Inc. of Allison Park, PA has an opening for a full-time Manufacturing Quality Control Technician to assist the engineering team fabricate and test the mechanical,...

Product Development Lab Technician

  • Mercer, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Mercer, PA
  • 4 days ago

The Product Development Lab Technician supports the development and improvement of asphalt products, including asphalt binders, emulsions, and modified asphalts....

Quality Control Technician

  • Quakertown, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Quakertown, PA
  • 6 days ago

The Quality Control Technician conducts inspection and testing activities at various manufacturing stages including incoming, in process, and final release. Shifts: Hiring for all shifts:...

Laboratory Technician -Part Time

  • Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • 6 days ago

Laboratory Technician -Part Time Location PA-Plymouth Meeting Job Code 25-106-18L # of openings 1 EMSL is seeking a part time Laboratory Technician in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The technician supports...

QC Lab Technician

  • Plymouth Mtng, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Plymouth Mtng, PA
  • 8 days ago

Job#: 2079534 Job Description: Apex Systems is recruiting for an immediate need for a QC Lab Technician with one of our clients near Pittsburgh, PA....

Quality Control Technician

  • Allison, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Allison, PA
  • 8 days ago

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN Advanced Construction Robotics, Inc. of Allison Park, PA has an opening for a full-time Quality Assurance Technician to assist the engineering team fabricate and test...

Senior Laboratory Technician

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 8 days ago

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

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 9 days ago

Medical Laboratory Technician Spectraforce Technologies United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Jun 24, 2025 Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician location: Pittsburgh, PA Duration: 3 months...

Precast Concrete Quality Control Technician

  • Saxonburg, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Saxonburg, PA
  • 9 days ago

Brayman Precast is inviting all quality control specialists who are interested in a full time Quality Control Technician job located in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, to apply to join our team of...

Medical Laboratory Technician II

  • Corry, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Corry, PA
  • 11 days ago

Medical Laboratory Technician II - Corry, PA - Monday - Friday 6pm-06:00 am (Rotational Weekends) Perform routineand non-routinelab testsrequiring some independent judgment and the use of various...

Laboratory Technician I - Koppel, PA

  • Koppel, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Koppel, PA
  • 11 days ago

Tenaris Bay City, Inc. in Koppel, PA seeks Laboratory Technician I to follow and control the production process, ensuring the accomplishment of production programs/schedule according to products'...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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