Lab Technician Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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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Laboratory Technician I

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities & Essential Duties Support/assist the lab supervisors/chemists by performing routine and non-routine laboratory analysis/wet chemistry on product and in-process samples, to support...

Medical Laboratory Technician - Lake Children Days

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago

Performs routine tests in various areas such as hematology, biochemistry, etc., using standard techniques and equipment. The Medical Laboratory Technician may make qualitative determination of...

Chemical Laboratory (Lab) Technician - 3020708

  • Geismar, LA (19 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Geismar, LA (19 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description: HRU Technical Resources has partnered with a major chemical, research, and agriculture organization to hire Chemical Laboratory (Lab) Technician....

Industrial Lab Technician

  • Saint Gabriel, LA (14 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Saint Gabriel, LA (14 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 11 days ago

stages using a combination of wet chemistry and instrumental and analytical techniques....

Laboratory Technician

  • Gonzales, LA (21 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Gonzales, LA (21 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 15 days ago

Laboratory Technician Gonzales, La. Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the worlds top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a laboratory...

QC Lab Technician in Baton Rouge, LA

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 18 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 18 days ago

Kelly Science & Clinical is currently seeking candidates for a QC Lab Technician position at a personal care manufacturing facility in Baton Rouge....

Quality Control Technician for Precast Concrete

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 20 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 20 days ago

Is it time to take your career to the next level? Do you want to feel valued and be a contributing member of a cohesive team? Our client, a long standing and well-established precast concrete...

Quality Control Technician

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 20 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 20 days ago

Quality Control Technician Baton Rouge, LA Description Westaff is recruiting for a Quality Control Technician for a greatpany in South Baton Rouge, LA Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm Pay: $17-20...

Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician - Lake Blood Bank PRN

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 25 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 25 days ago

Lake Livingston is looking for a Medical Technologist or a Medical Lab Technician to work nights in our lab. $20,000 sign on bonus for MT qualified candidates or $15,000 for MLT qualified candidates...

Laboratory Technician I

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago

MAIN FUNCTIONS : Support/assist the lab supervisors/chemists by performing routine and nonroutine laboratory analysis/wet chemistry on product and in-process samples, to support plant operations for...

Laboratory Technician 3

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Laboratory Technician 3 (WAE) Salary $2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OPH/SP/204995 Department LDH-Office of Public Health Opening Date...

Medical Laboratory Technician (Notional Opportunity

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 60+ days ago

Our vision aims to empower our clients by actively leveraging our broad range of services. With our global presence, we have career opportunities all across the world which can lead to a unique,...

Laboratory Technician

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 60+ days ago

What You'll Do No experience necessary, paid training is provided, and we pay your certification fees! ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Baton Rouge, LA 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 Baton Rouge, LA
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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