Laboratory Technician (General)
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
At a Glance
Laboratory Technician (General) earns an average of $73,238/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 1.9–2.8 years. Top skills: Chemistry, Research, Quality Control.
$73,238/yr
Bachelor's degree
1.9–2.8 years
31
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Median Wage
N/A
Growth (2024-34)
Not available
Education
Varies
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
Laboratory Equipment
Lifting Ability
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Packaging And Labeling
Good Manufacturing Practices
Laboratory Testing
General Mathematics
Analytical Testing
Standard Operating Procedure
Manufacturing Processes
Machinery
Microbiology
Elementary Algebra
Chemical Safety
Product Quality (QA/QC)
Mammalian Cell Cultures
Common Skills (12)
Research
Quality Control
Communication
Detail Oriented
Management
Organizational Skills
Quality Assurance
Microsoft Office
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Problem Solving
Multitasking
Computer Literacy
Related Specializations
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