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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Laboratory Technician

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 14 hours ago

Join Our Team as a Laboratory Technician - Protect Public Health & the Environment! Are you passionate about ensuring safe, clean water for communities? We're looking for a motivated and...

Lab Technician

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

Job#: 2071460 Job Description: Job Title: Lab Tech Shift: 1st shift 8am-5pm Monday-Friday Length: 6 month contract Location: Richmond, VA JOB SUMMARY: Perform industry and end clients specific...

Entry Level Chemistry Lab Technician (4813)

  • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • 1 day ago

Mid Cyber Counterintelligence Desk Officer/ Counterintelligence Prescient Edge View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Top Secret/SCI Unspecified Unspecified IT - Security Fort Belvoir, VA...

Quality Control Technician

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 5 days ago

Experience needed Experience working in a manufacturing environment required 6-12 months of working experience in a Quality Control specific role required; experience as a quality lab technician preferred...

Laboratory Technician - Smoke, Aerosol, and Physicals

  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago

Company Description The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our...

Quality Control Technician - Asphalt

  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago

Job Title: Quality Control Technician - Asphalt Location: Richmond, VA Department: Asphalt Lab Reports to: Manager - Asphalt Quality Control Major Role and Purpose: Perform all testing and...

Laboratory Technician Assistant 2

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 11 days ago

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Lab Technician Assistant 2 to join the team....

Quality Control Technician

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 11 days ago

Quality Control Technician Automation Personnel Services is looking for a hard-working Quality Control Technician for a company based in Fredericksburg, VA. In this role, you will have the...

Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Technician

  • Manassas, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 11 days ago

and R & D areas while working on shift in an analytical Chemistry Laboratory....

Quality Control Technician

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 11 days ago

Job Title: Quality Control Technician Job Description We are seeking a Quality Control Technician to support a DoD customer in Falls Church, VA. This position is responsible for checking the...

Quality Control Technician

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 14 days ago

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Quality Control Technician who will support a government contract located in Falls Church VA. Responsibilities for the Quality Control Technician:...

Quality Control Technician Beverage Manufacturing

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 14 days ago

un Quality Control Technician Beverage Manufacturing (Chesapeake) 1401 Precon Drive compensation: 16-24 per hour employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Quality control...

Clinical Laboratory Technician

  • Newport News, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 14 days ago

Creating a better way. Its more than just the philosophy we were founded on. Its our purpose. For our employees, it means more time with patients. Unrushed visits to build meaningful...

Quality Control Technician (DAY shift)

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 16 days ago

Harco Fittings LLC is a member of IPEX. Our mission is to compete and grow using innovation, differentiation, and extraordinary service. We want to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people...

Lab Technician

  • Narrows, VA
  • 17 days ago
  • Narrows, VA
  • 17 days ago

chemistry techniques * Strong communication and multitasking skills * Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), LIMS, and EZChrom experience preferred * Experience with...

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Lab Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
21.8%
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 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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