Lab Technician Jobs in Connecticut

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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Materials Lab Technician

  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 4 hours ago

Kaman Air Vehicles Quality Department is seeking an eager, efficient and performance driven Materials Lab Technician to work under the general direction of the Manager, Quality Assurance with minimum...

Medical Lab Technician

  • Manchester, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 6 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs applied techniques for various chemical, microscopic, immunologic and/or microbiological tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Works...

Quality Control Technician - Newington 1

  • New Britain, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • New Britain, CT
  • 6 days ago

Job ID: 507932 Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut. As a...

Lab Technician

  • New Haven, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 7 days ago

Knowledge in laboratory, microbiology, biology, GMP, wet chemistry, titration, diagnosis, inspection, data entry, sample preparation, and pipetting....

Quality Control Technician

  • Pawcatuck, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Pawcatuck, CT
  • 8 days ago

Job Description Under the general direction of the QC Director, this role inspects finished equipment to ensure that these products meet the engineering and quality requirements of the company....

Quality Control Technician - Newington 1

  • New Britain, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • New Britain, CT
  • 8 days ago

Job ID: 507932 Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut. As a...

Medical laboratory technician

  • New London, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • New London, CT
  • 10 days ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

Medical Laboratory Technician (Blood Bank) - Per Diem

  • New London, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • New London, CT
  • 12 days ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

Quality Control Technician $17-22

  • Meriden, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Meriden, CT
  • 15 days ago

First shift 445am-3pm Second Shift 245pm - Finish (average of 1am) Summary: The Quality Control Technician is primarily responsible for quality assurance of all products through administration of...

Analytical Lab Technician

  • Naugatuck, CT
  • 27 days ago
  • Naugatuck, CT
  • 27 days ago

Analytical Lab Technician Location: Naugatuck, CT Hours / Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Type: Direct Hire Salary : $52K + bonus and generous benefits package!...

Quality Control Technician

  • East Granby, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Granby, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Are you skilled in ensuring quality and have strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities? Staffmark is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our client in East Granby,...

Laboratory Technician - Quality Control Analytical

  • Milford, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Rentschler Biopharma is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals. From our headquarters in Laupheim, Germany, and our site in Milford, MA,...

collaborative scholarship in several areas including healthy and active communities, shoreline and community resilience, stormwater management and green infrastructure, sustainable cities, landscape ecology...

Quality Control Technician

  • Bethany, CT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bethany, CT
  • 90+ days ago

Classification: Hourly Job Description: Are you looking for a new challenge? Passionate about innovation? Want to work for a global company that values integrity, teamwork, and loyalty? At...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Connecticut

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lab Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.3%
Master's Degree
21.7%
Doctorate Degree
9.0%
Associate's Degree
3.0%
High School or GED
2.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.3%
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 Connecticut
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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