Lab Technician Jobs in Utah

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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Infectious Disease, Specimen Processing Lead Laboratory Technician III

  • Salt Lake, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Salt Lake, UT
  • 4 days ago

Laboratory Technician III Job Responsibilities: All of the samples received and prepared for testing need to be accurately entered into the Laboratory Information System (LIMS). In addition you...

Quality Control Technician Food / Nutraceutical

  • Spanish Fork, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • Spanish Fork, UT
  • 5 days ago

Manufacturing & production Quality control technician food / nutraceutical QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN FOOD / NUTRACEUTICAL. spanish fork, utah Posted 6/17/2025 Closes 7/31/2025 Job details Summary...

Quality Control Technician

  • Ogden, UT
  • 11 days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 11 days ago

Job ID: 512442 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North...

Chemical Specialist

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 12 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 12 days ago

General information Name ProWash Chemical Specialist Ref # 969 Date Wednesday, July 2, 2025 City Salt Lake City State Utah Country United States Business Entity Brady Industries Work Hours Mon-Fri...

Quality Control Technician

  • Ogden, UT
  • 13 days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 13 days ago

Job ID: 512442 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 2

  • Clearfield, UT
  • 17 days ago
  • Clearfield, UT
  • 17 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on...

Laboratory Technician (West Jordan, UT)

  • West Jordan, UT
  • 24 days ago
  • West Jordan, UT
  • 24 days ago

IEH Laboratories, a Leader in Food Safety, is now accepting applications for a Laboratory Technician - Day Shift position at its facility in West Jordan, UT. Ideal candidates will possess the...

Quality Control Technician

  • Provo, UT
  • 24 days ago
  • Provo, UT
  • 24 days ago

Who is Action Target? Action Target has the creativity and drive to develop innovative new firearms training technology, the experience to properly apply that technology to solve today's training...

Quality Control Technician

  • Spanish Fork, UT
  • 27 days ago
  • Spanish Fork, UT
  • 27 days ago

We are looking for a quality control technician for a food manufacturing company. Responsibilities: Ensure all employees are following food manufacturing processes Swab testing to verify...

Laboratory Technician II

  • Logan, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Logan, UT
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Technical position in the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UVDL) with primary duties in the molecular section and secondary duties in serology and bacteriology sections....

Aggregate Quality Control Technician

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 90+ days ago

Job ID: 508882 Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment,...

Quality Control Technician

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 90+ days ago

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including...

HMA Quality Control Technician

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 90+ days ago

Job ID: 507551 Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment,...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Utah

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lab Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Utah 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 Utah
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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