Lab Technician Jobs in Virginia

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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Medical Laboratory Technician - (Med Lab Tech - MLT)

  • Woodbridge, VA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, VA
  • 23 hours ago

Requirements Medical Laboratory Technician - (Med Lab Tech - MLT) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 E Pay Rate: $1857.42 - $2035.26 Generalist in all departments or at least two primary...

Chemical Lab Technician

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Experience with ISO standards, GMP, and analytical chemistry....

Lab Technician - Dept. of Physiology & Biophysics

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age,...

Quality Control Technician - Ready Mix - Falls Church

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 1 day ago

Quality Control Technician - Ready Mix - Falls Church - 250000GW Description Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction...

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Pulaski, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pulaski, VA
  • 5 days ago

Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical Laboratory Technician? At LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed...

Quality Control Technician

  • Arlington, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 6 days ago

As a member of the Menzies Aviation Quality Control Technician team, you will be responsible for sampling and testing products for quality control and perform inspections and basic maintenance on...

Quality Control Technician

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 6 days ago

Job ID: 508238 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North...

F/T Quality Control Technician - GSE

  • Dulles, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Dulles, VA
  • 9 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...

LAB Tech

  • Newport News, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 9 days ago

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Lab Technician to join our team....

Environmental Laboratory Technician - WetChem

  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago

ABOUT YOU Are you passionate about the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways,...

Quality Control Technician

  • Sterling, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 13 days ago

Company Overview At Akina Pharmacy, the shared purpose that drives us is to enrich the lives of the people in our care through compounded medications. As a people-first organization, we embrace...

Lab Technician

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 14 days ago

Our client, a research institute for applied science and technology development is seeking a Lab Technician to join their team....

Medical Lab Technician FSED PRN

  • Hopewell, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Hopewell, VA
  • 15 days ago

EXPERIENCE:Previous Medical Lab Technician or Medical Lab Scientist experience is preferred....

Quality Control Technician - Ready Mix - Inside the Beltway

  • Springfield, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 15 days ago

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 21 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 21 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...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Virginia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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