Lab Technician Jobs in Austin, TX

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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Clinical Laboratory Technician

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 2 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

  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 6 days ago

un Quality Control Technician (Creedmoor) compensation: Competitive Pay employment type: job title: Quality Control Technician The Quality Control Technician assists with developing, maintaining...

DPS - CLD - Crime Laboratory Technician, Bio/DNA - 6122

  • Austin, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 7 days ago

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to...

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Medical Laboratory Technician with Heart Hospital of Austin...

Laboratory Technician

  • Austin, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 9 days ago

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and...

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Austin, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 9 days ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Medical Laboratory Technician with Heart Hospital of Austin...

Laboratory Associate - Sample Processing

  • Austin, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 11 days ago

Laboratory Associate - Sample Processing IQVIA Laboratories - 3.7 Austin, TX Job Details Full-time $41,100 - $68,500 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Biology GLP Bachelor of Science Laboratory...

Float MLS Lab Tech

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 17 days ago

Overview Texas Oncology is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team! This position will support the Laboratory Department at our 301 Seton Parkway Suite 100 location in Round...

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 22 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 22 days ago

Location: Pflugerville MC Department: Pathology Shift Schedule Detailed: Evening shift 1100-2330. 3x12s. Rotates every 3 rd weekend JOB SUMMARY The Med Lab Tech 2 performs and monitors a full...

Quality Control Technician

  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 23 days ago

Job ID: 508309 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North...

Medical Laboratory Technician (Weekends, Part-Time)

  • Austin, TX
  • 25 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 25 days ago

ABOUT AUSTIN REGIONAL CLINIC: Austin Regional Clinic has been voted a top Central Texas employer by our employees for over 15 years! We are one of central Texas' largest professional medical...

Lab Technician, Cathode Lab

  • Austin, TX
  • 29 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 29 days ago

Tesla is looking to hire a Quality Control Technician with experience of working in analytical lab. This candidate will be a core member of Cathode Quality team that is focused on the testing and...

Quality Control Technician - Austin

  • Creedmoor, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Creedmoor, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Quality Control Technician assists with developing, maintaining and implementing Quality Control Systems to deliver the continuous production of concrete and precast concrete...

Quality Control Technician - GSE

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Responsible for directing daily workflow, reviewing completed work orders, and inspecting Mechanics work. Assists in instructing mechanics on work procedures. Inspecting and identifying defective...

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Medical Laboratory Technician with St. David's Medical Center...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Austin, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Austin, TX 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 Austin, TX
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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