Lab Technician Jobs in Tennessee

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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Radiobioassay Lab Technician

  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 1 day ago

Major Duties and Responsibilities: Under general supervision, the Radiobioassay Lab Technician must perform a variety of analytical tasks in a safe and reliable manner in full compliance with all applicable...

Laboratory Technician Apprentice

  • Sparta, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Sparta, TN
  • 1 day ago

Laboratory Technician Apprentice LOCATION COMPANY JOB FIELD JOB TYPE JOB ID Now hiring! Laboratory Technician Apprentice Sparta, TN Starting pay: $20/hr Earn a paycheck while you learn a new...

Lab Tech I VMT Third Shift

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 days ago

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Education Medical Lab Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT), licensure in the State of Tennessee preferred Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical...

Quality Control Technician (TN)

  • Cookeville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Immediate Quality Control Associate Opportunity QC - Swings (1 pm to 9:30pm) Salary Compensation: $18.50 ($17 base pay +$1.50 shift differential) $500 Sign on Bonus* Job Summary: The Quality...

Medical Lab Technician - Part time

  • Sparta, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Sparta, TN
  • 8 days ago

Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional? Are you looking to looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, LabCorp wants to...

Quality Control Technician

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 8 days ago

Quality Control Technician Gpac is partnered with a global leader in agricultural processing operations. As a Quality Control Technician, you'll ensure product quality and safety by inspecting...

Microbiology Medical Laboratory Technician - PRN

  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 days ago

Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional? Are you looking to looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, LabCorp wants to...

Lab Technician

  • Dyersburg, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Dyersburg, TN
  • 12 days ago

LAB TECHNICIAN Location US-TN-Dyersburg ID 2025-1401 Category Operations Position Type Full-Time Remote No Location US-Tennessee-Dyersburg Overview To determine mixed compound acceptance based on analytical...

Clinical Laboratory Technician - PRN

  • Sparta, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Sparta, TN
  • 14 days ago

Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional? Are you looking to looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, LabCorp wants to...

Clinical Laboratory Technician

  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 days ago

Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional? Are you looking to looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, LabCorp wants to...

Medical Lab Technician - PRN

  • McMinnville, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • McMinnville, TN
  • 15 days ago

Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional? Are you looking to looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, LabCorp wants to...

Quality Control Technician- Knoxville, TN

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 15 days ago

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 12 states with over 3,000 employees. RGI, established in 1908,...

Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician

  • Cleveland, TN
  • 18 days ago
  • Cleveland, TN
  • 18 days ago

Job Title: Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician In HouseID: Recruiter Email: ... Job Description THIS IS A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST - GENERAL OPPORTUNITY ONLY!...

Quality Control Technician

  • Kingsport, TN
  • 19 days ago
  • Kingsport, TN
  • 19 days ago

Overview Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then you may have found your next career move. We’re looking for a Technician Quality Control to join our team and help connect America....

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Memphis, TN
  • 19 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 19 days ago

Medical Laboratory Technician Job ID: 30616 Job Category: Laboratory & Pathology Work Schedule: Days Facility: BMH Memphis Hospital Location: Memphis, TN Overview Job Summary Utilizes laboratory...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Tennessee

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lab Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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