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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Chemical Lab Technician

  • Plainville, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Plainville, CT
  • 1 day ago

Chemical Lab Technician Job Description The current opportunity is an entry-level position, which involves handling multiple projects accurately and on a time-sensitive basis....

Quality Control Technician

  • CT
  • 2 days ago
  • CT
  • 2 days ago

Quality Control Technician Job Title: Lab Technician - Jumpstart Your Career in Science! Become Part of Our Innovative Team!...

Toxicology and Environment Risk assessment (Chemical) specialist

  • Stamford, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 3 days ago

Job ID 31719 **Toxicology and Environment Risk assessment (Chemical) specialist** Regular Alpharetta - GA, United States of America ( - GA,United States of America) Stamford - CT, United States of...

Laboratory Technician

  • New Haven, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 4 days ago

Revalia Bio is seeking to revolutionize biomedical innovation by creating the world's first integrated human data stack Revalia Bio is a forward-thinking tech startup building the world's first...

Chemical Lab Technician - Entry Level

  • Plainville, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Plainville, CT
  • 6 days ago

Join Our Innovative Team as a Chemical Engineer! Are you ready to launch an exciting career in the field of chemical engineering? We invite you to apply for an entry-level Chemical Engineer...

Laboratory Technician 2

  • Storrs, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Storrs, CT
  • 8 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The University of Connecticuts Department of Physiology and Neurobiology (PNB) is seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, full-time Laboratory Technician 2 for large Physiology and Anatomy...

Chemical Lab Technician - New Grads

  • Plainville, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Plainville, CT
  • 9 days ago

What You'll Do: As a Lab Technician, you will be at the forefront of innovative projects....

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

  • Coventry, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Coventry, CT
  • 10 days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite...

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

  • Willimantic, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Willimantic, CT
  • 10 days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you...

Lab Chemistry Technician

  • Stamford, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 13 days ago

Lab Chemistry Technician Job Poster : Global Channel Management, Inc. Skills:Lab Chemistry Technician toxic chemicals | Location: Stamford, Connecticut, United States Of America Views:14 Lab...

Quality Control Technician

  • Avon, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Avon, CT
  • 15 days ago

Job ID: 509240 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North...

Metallurgical Laboratory Technician/Metallographer (Onsite)

  • East Hartford, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • East Hartford, CT
  • 15 days ago

Date Posted: 2025-03-21 Country: United States of America Location: PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA Position Role Type: Onsite Pratt & Whitney is working to once...

Metallurgical Laboratory Technician/Metallographer (Onsite)

  • Hartford, CT
  • 17 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 17 days ago

Date Posted: 2025-03-21 Country: United States of America Location: PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA Position Role Type: Onsite Pratt & Whitney is working to once...

Coating Lab Technician

  • East Granby, CT
  • 22 days ago
  • East Granby, CT
  • 22 days ago

Some of the tests include but are not limited to: FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) for chemical characterization. Refractometer for refractive index measurements....

Coating Lab Technician

  • Granby, CT
  • 28 days ago
  • Granby, CT
  • 28 days ago

Some of the tests include but are not limited to: FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) for chemical characterization. Refractometer for refractive index measurements....

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Connecticut

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Connecticut 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 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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