Lab Technician Jobs in Minnesota

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

  • Hopkins, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hopkins, MN
  • 30+ days ago

Our client, a leading Biotechnology company, is seeking a Sr. Quality Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will have Quality experience in highly-regulated environments, which will...

Medical Laboratory Technician - Westbrook Medical Center - PT

  • Westbrook, MN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Westbrook, MN
  • 60+ days ago

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement...

Laboratory Technician

  • Maplewood, MN
  • moments ago
  • Maplewood, MN
  • moments ago

Job Description: Laboratory Technician Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so...

Analytical Chemistry Technician - Mayo Clinic

  • Rochester, MN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 14 hours ago

Clinical Mass Spectrometry Technician Job Description Perform analyses on blood, tissue, and body fluids to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients....

Medical Lab Tech - Rapid Response Lab - 36 hours - Night Shift

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 23 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 23 hours ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: Mercy Medical Center Springfield, MA $8,000 Sign-on Bonus You would be responsible for providing highly skilled analysis of blood,...

Medical Laboratory Technician II

  • Coon Rapids, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Coon Rapids, MN
  • 1 day ago

Overview Medical Laboratory Technician II - Coon Rapids, MN - Monday-Friday (Rotational Weekends) 8:00AM-5:00PM Plus Urgent Care Rotating Close 8:30pm Perform routine and non-routine lab tests...

Quality Control Technician II

  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 1 day ago

6-month initial contract The Quality Control Technician II will provide an independent review of materials and documentation, supplied by both internal manufacturing and external suppliers, to...

Quality Control Technician

  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 1 day ago

Quality Control Technician Pay Rate : $20-$24/hour (on W2) Duration : 6-month contract Location : Minnesota, MN POSITION OVERVIEW : We are seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our team in...

Quality Control Technician II - Minnetonka, MN

  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 1 day ago

Location: Minnetonka, MN (onsite) Schedule: Standard Office Hours (9:00am - 5:30pm) Duration: 6-Month Contract Pay Rate Range: $28.00 - $33.00/hr The Quality Control Technician II is responsible...

Principal Laboratory Technician, Coleraine Labs

  • Duluth, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Duluth, MN
  • 4 days ago

University of Minnesota - 15th Ave Principal Laboratory Technician, Coleraine Labs in Duluth , Minnesota Apply for Job Job ID365791 LocationDuluth Job FamilyLR-Technical Full/Part TimeFull-Time...

Microbiology Laboratory Technician

  • Plymouth, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Plymouth, MN
  • 5 days ago

chemistry skills including measuring, mixing, pipetting, and weighing chemicals, as well as interpreting lab results. will work with liquids, solutions, and reagents....

Quality Control Technician

  • Rosemount, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Rosemount, MN
  • 5 days ago

Job ID: 508147 Minnesota Paving and Materials, a CRH company has grown from four small, family local companies, to one, strong and leveraged leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed...

Quality Control Technician I

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE Performs quality control tests for the specific product line in accordance with established local or national standards. This position will be required to conduct quality control...

Laboratory Technician: 3rd shift!

  • Lancaster, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Lancaster, MN
  • 6 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

  • Chanhassen, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Chanhassen, MN
  • 7 days ago

QC Lab Technician Job Description As a QC Lab Technician, you will perform various QC laboratory tests on incoming raw materials using FTIR, sensory, and wet chemistry techniques per United States Pharmacopeia...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Minnesota

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
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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