Lab Technician Jobs in Garner, NC

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

  • Raleigh, NC (9 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (9 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 5 hours ago

Working in a controlled laboratory environment, the Lab Technician I plays a vital role in ensuring accurate, high-quality test results that support infrastructure and construction projects....

Laboratory Technician

  • Raleigh, NC (9 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (9 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 22 hours ago

The Lab Technician will be part of the MSAT Central Support Group and will be responsible for ensuring smooth lab operations for the department and the Scientists....

Laboratory Technician I

  • Smithfield, NC (17 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Smithfield, NC (17 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Performs wet chemistry analysis and bacteriological analysis; ensures precautions are taken to maintain safe working conditions....

Clinical Laboratory Technician

  • Research Triangle Park, NC (24 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Research Triangle Park, NC (24 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 2 days ago

The focus of the Clinical Laboratory Associate will be on the receipt, triage, and accessioning of patient samples submitted to the CLIA laboratory for testing. location: Durham, North Carolina...

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Raleigh, NC (9 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (9 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 4 days ago

THIS IS A REPOST - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH) provides a multifaceted array of services including Laboratory...

Chemistry Technician II

  • Raleigh, NC (9 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (9 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 9 days ago

This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants DO NOT have to reapply to be considered. * The Soil Testing Laboratory at the Agronomic Division in the North Carolina Department of Agriculture...

Clinical Laboratory Associate

  • Research Triangle Park, NC (24 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Research Triangle Park, NC (24 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 9 days ago

The focus of the clinical laboratory associate will be on the receipt, triage, and accessioning of patient samples submitted to the CLIA laboratory for testing. location: Durham, North Carolina...

Medical Lab Technician - Emergency & Critical Care-Nephrology/Extracorporeal Therapies and Radiation Oncology

  • Raleigh, NC (9 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (9 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 12 days ago

Job Posting Information Posting Number: PG194526SP Internal Recruitment: No Working Title: Medical Lab Technician - Emergency & Critical Care-Nephrology/Extracorporeal Therapies and Radiation Oncology...

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Garner, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Garner, NC
  • 14 days ago

Summary The Garner VA in Garner, NC is recruiting for a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician. Medical Laboratory Technicians perform, evaluate, interprets, correlates, and validates the...

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Garner, NC
  • 16 days ago
  • Garner, NC
  • 16 days ago

Summary The Garner VA in Garner - NC is recruiting for a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician. Medical Laboratory Technicians perform - evaluate - interprets - correlates - and validates the...

Quality Control Technician

  • Fuquay Varina, NC (16 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Fuquay Varina, NC (16 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 23 days ago

Job ID: 509639 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North...

Temporary Food Grade Laboratory Technician

  • Raleigh, NC (9 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 26 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (9 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 26 days ago

Posting Number: PG195006TM Position Number: 11ASO3423 Position Type: Temporary Essential Job Duties: Data entry and analysis, Food sample preparation, consumer communications for sensory service...

Quality Control Technician

  • Raleigh, NC (5 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (5 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Job ID: 507346 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North...

Quality Control Technician

  • Raleigh, NC (9 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (9 miles from Garner, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Job ID: 507346 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Garner, NC

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Garner, NC 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 Garner, NC
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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