Lab Technician Jobs in Louisiana

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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Quality Control Technician

  • Dodson, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dodson, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Weyerhaeuser, Dodson Lumber mill located in Dodson, LA has 2 openings for Quality Control Technicians in our Sawmill. These are full-time jobs and one will be part of our day shift team and one...

Laboratory Technician l

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 3 hours 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...

Laboratory Technician I

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 22 hours 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
  • 23 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 23 hours 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...

Laboratory Technician, Lubricants

  • Sulphur, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sulphur, LA
  • 1 day ago

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future The Laboratory Coordinator / Technician, Gulf Coast Lubricants Plant operates the laboratory and performs testing on all raw materials and...

Toxicology Lab Tech II/Screening Technologist

  • Gretna, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Gretna, LA
  • 3 days ago

Toxicology Lab Tech II/Screening Technologist Job Description Title: Toxicology Lab Tech II/Screening Technologist Duration: 06 months (Temp to perm) Location: Gretna, LA 70053 Shift: 3 PM - 11:30...

Laboratory Technician

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 4 days ago

Eurofins Central Analytical Laboratory, a nationally recognized laboratory, is searching for a Laboratory Technician in New Orleans, LA. Laboratory Technician responsibilities include, but are not...

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (Animal Care Technician) 1-3 CPG

  • New Iberia, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • New Iberia, LA
  • 5 days ago

This vacancy resides in the University's New Iberia Research Center. This position is located at the New Iberia Research Center. 4401 W. Admiral Doyle Dr. New Iberia, LA 70506 **Various openings...

Medical Laboratory Technician PRN Nights - Our Lady of the Angels

  • Bogalusa, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bogalusa, LA
  • 6 days 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...

Medical Laboratory Technician I-Lab AdminGeneral-Full Time

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 7 days ago

Summary: Performs clinical testing in assigned section/s such as general laboratory, Blood Bank and Microbiology sections, with all duties necessary for accurate and timely results including...

Chemical Laboratory (Lab) Technician - 3020708

  • Geismar, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Geismar, LA
  • 8 days ago

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

Specialist (Medical Laboratory Technician)-Office of Research

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 10 days ago

Specialist (Medical Laboratory Technician)-Office of Research Print ( Apply Specialist (Medical Laboratory Technician)-Office of Research Salary $45,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually Location...

Industrial Lab Technician

  • Saint Gabriel, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Saint Gabriel, LA
  • 10 days ago

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

Chemical Laboratory Technician

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 15 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 15 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...

QC Lab Technician in Baton Rouge, LA

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 days ago

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

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Louisiana

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lab Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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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