Lab Technician Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

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 (Chemist) (3rd Shift)

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 2 days ago

chemistry, or a related field At least one year of experience working in an analytical lab....

Laboratory Technician

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 3 days ago

We're hiring a part-time lab technician to manage cell culture, perform transfections, and prepare cells for imaging. The role is 5-10 h/wk at our lab in MBC BioLabs, Mission Bay....

Chemistry Technician I / II -Solid Support Production/CPG - Day Shift

  • Petaluma, CA (16 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Petaluma, CA (16 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Company Description LGC Genomics locations Petaluma and Novato, CA, as well as our sister site in Denmark, represent a focused, collaborative culture of producing mission-critical genomics...

Lab Technician

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 3 days ago

Job Requirement Laboratory Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Liquid Chromatography SOP Documentation Laboratory Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Liquid Chromatography SOP Documentation...

Lab Technician (Night Shift) - Onsite

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 3 days ago

A bachelor's degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or a related field At least one year of experience working in an analytical lab....

Lab Tech Sr. - 3rd Shift

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 3 days ago

chemistry, or a related field At least one year of experience working in an analytical lab....

Laboratory Technician

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 6 days ago

Top skills: Multitasking Follow written instructions/SOPs Independent worker Customer service/communication General lab skills (would like 1-2 years experience but manager is flexible on this)...

Lab Tech Sr.

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 8 days ago

Lab Tech Sr. Job Description Title : Lab Tech Sr. / Extractions Tech Location: Santa Rosa, CA, 95403 Duration: 5 months Shift Timings: 9 AM - 5:30 PM (M-F) Description: Conducts chemical and...

Lab Tech

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 9 days ago

Extractions Tech Duties Receive and log in evidence for processing in a production laboratory. Receive, store, transfer and return evidence from user agencies, as well as maintaining the physical...

Microbiology Laboratory Technician

  • Petaluma, CA (16 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Petaluma, CA (16 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 10 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...

Lab Tech Sr.

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 10 days ago

Lab Tech Sr./Extractions Tech. Santa Rosa CA Project till:11/09/2025 Top skills: Multitasking Follow written instructions/SOPs Independent worker Customer service/communication General lab skills...

Quality Control Technician

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Job ID: 505205 BoDean Company, a CRH company, a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national...

Quality Control Technician - BoDean (Santa Rosa, CA)

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Job ID: 505205 BoDean Company, a CRH company, a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national...

Quality and Laboratory Technician

  • Windsor, CA (6 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Windsor, CA (6 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

CURRENT EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, AND AGENCY PARTNERS: If you currently work for Brown-Forman, please apply by clicking the Careers icon on the Workday portal. For best results, use Google Chrome to...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Santa Rosa, CA 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 Santa Rosa, CA
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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