Lab Technician Jobs in Bethlehem, PA

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

  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Lab Technician Job Description This position requires an assertive, detail-oriented person with experience running instruments in a working laboratory that tests fertilizer and plant material...

Laboratory Technician

  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Seeking a Lab Tech to join a Chemical company near Allentown, PA. Production: Work with GC (FID or TCD detectors) and Moisture/Oxygen Analyzers. Maintains quality control records and log books....

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Description Perform routine through complex red cell antibody identification and resolution, antigen typing, hemoglobin S testing and procurement of special and rare units, platelet antibody...

Product Development Laboratory Technician

  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Airswift is seeking an entry level Laboratory technician/Chemist with laboratory experience for the Product Development Team to work closely with a Senior Scientist to develop new technology. This...

Laboratory Technician

  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 16 days ago

Who We Are Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over...

Analytical Lab Tech/Research Tech

  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 24 days ago

(Employee Assistance Program) Many more supplemental benefits available Required Skills / Abilities: Must have experience with gas detection techniques such as spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, gas chromatography...

Aggregate & Asphalt Quality Control Technician--Northern Region

  • Skippack, PA (24 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Skippack, PA (24 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview The Materials Division of H&K Group, Inc. is seeking an Aggregate and Asphalt Quality Control technician primarily responsible for collecting and testing samples of aggregate and asphalt...

Quality Control Technician Micro

  • Breinigsville, PA (15 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Breinigsville, PA (15 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description We are currently hiring aQuality Control Technician,MicroinBreinigsville, PAThe Microbiological Lab Quality Technician will ensure the integrity of each batch of product and...

Quality Control Technician - Telford, PA - 505276

  • Telford, PA (17 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Telford, PA (17 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Quality Control Technician - Telford, PA - 505276 DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:Job ID: 505276 Job SummaryThe ideal candidate in this role will perform a wide range of duties in an industrial...

Lab Technician Intern

  • Easton, PA (13 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Easton, PA (13 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products,...

Chemical Technician

  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

National Carwash Solutions has grown over the past 45 years to become North America’s largest equipment, service, and cleaning solutions provider in the car wash industry. Our world-class brands...

Analytical Lab Tech/Research Tech

  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Allentown, PA (5 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

(Employee Assistance Program) Many more supplemental benefits available Required Skills / Abilities: Must have experience with gas detection techniques such as spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, gas chromatography...

Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 90+ days ago

Sign-On Bonus! The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following: Following the laboratorys procedure for specimen collection, handling, and processing, as well as...

1st Shift, 2nd Shift, and 3rd Shift Quality Control Technician - Forks Township, PA

  • Easton, PA (13 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Easton, PA (13 miles from Bethlehem, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Come join a global leader in pipe joining solutions! Victaulic has what youre looking for career opportunity, professional development, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment....

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Bethlehem, PA

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Bethlehem, PA 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 Bethlehem, PA
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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