Lab Technician Jobs in Franklin, MA

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 IV - Cell Culture

  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 10 hours ago

Lab Technician IV - Cell Culture Worcester, MA Function: Operations Job Type Full-time Job ID: R00128525 Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions...

Quality Control Technician II, Analytical

  • Braintree, MA (22 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Braintree, MA (22 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals...

Laboratory Technician I - Trace/Arsons & Explosives

  • Sudbury, MA (20 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sudbury, MA (20 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Performs routine tests such as biological, chemical, histological, or hematological, using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment and following standardized procedures to provide data for use...

Laboratory Technician

  • Waltham, MA (22 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (22 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Technician in Middlesex County, MA!...

Quality Control Technician

  • Franklin, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Franklin, MA
  • 5 days ago

Job Title: Quality Control Technician Job Description Perform quality control testing in the QC Testing Laboratory according to approved SOPs and in compliance with cGMP regulations to ensure...

Laboratory Technician

  • Franklin, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Franklin, MA
  • 5 days ago

Job Title: Laboratory Technician Job Description The manufacturing technician will be working in a cleanroom setting to manufacture medical products for customers around the world....

Beverage & Chemical Technician

  • Taunton, MA (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Taunton, MA (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 8 days ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Lab Technician - Quincy, IL

  • Quincy, MA (23 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Quincy, MA (23 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description Lab Technician - Quincy, IL Job Summary The Lab Technician plays an integral role in supporting daily operations by ensuring accurate sample preparation, testing and reporting....

Onsite Laboratory Technician

  • Marlborough, MA (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Hands on experience in one or more of the following areas: cell culture, hemocompatibility evaluation, immunostaining, flow cytometry, and/or microscopy - 1-3 years of experience working in a lab technician...

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - CharterCare

  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 10 days ago

SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $18,000~ Apply today! Summary:Under the direction of the Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, this position is responsible performing various chemical, microscopic, and or...

Medical Lab Technician (Mlt)

  • Milton, MA (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Milton, MA (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Type: Per Diem Time Type: Part time Work Shift: Day (United States of America) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a...

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - CharterCare

  • North Providence, RI (16 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • North Providence, RI (16 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 14 days ago

~SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $18,000~# Apply today! Summary:#Under the direction of the Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, this position is responsible performing various chemical, microscopic, and or...

Laboratory Technician 1

  • Walpole, MA (8 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Walpole, MA (8 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Net2Source is a Global Workforce Solutions Company headquartered at NJ, USA with its branch offices in Asia Pacific Region. We are one of the fastest growing IT Consulting company across the USA...

Medical Laboratory Technician II & Point of Care Coordinator

  • Roslindale, MA (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Roslindale, MA (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 16 days ago

Job Description: This position will be responsible for following written lab procedures for the correct handling and processing specimens, perform lab procedures of moderate complexity in...

Veterinary Medical Laboratory Technician 3rd Shift

  • Grafton, MA (16 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Grafton, MA (16 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 18 days ago

As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) at IDEXX, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. You will perform laboratory testing that helps...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Franklin, MA

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Franklin, MA 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 Franklin, MA
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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