Lab Technician Jobs in Washington

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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Technician 2, Chemical Technician

  • Camas, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Camas, WA
  • 14 hours ago

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and...

Chemistry Lab Assistant

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are...

Medical Lab Technician

  • Gig Harbor, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA
  • 1 day ago

Overview In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners...

FSQ Quality Control Technician I Third shift

  • Omak, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Omak, WA
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Quality Control Technician I Classification: Hourly Department: Quality Assurance, Omak, WA Reports To: Quality Assurance Supervisor / Manager SunOpta Overview: SunOpta Inc. is a leader...

Medical Laboratory Technician - (Med Lab Tech - MLT)

  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 1 day ago

Requirements Medical Laboratory Technician - (Med Lab Tech - MLT) StartDate: 4/13/2025 Available Shifts: 10 N Pay Rate: $1967.20 - $2155.55 Required Qualifications Must be able to start by April...

Medical Laboratory Technician I or II (Spokane Valley, WA)

  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 2 days ago

Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. Our team of expert pathologists believe in a collaborative approach to patient care centered on...

Energy-Storage Quality Control Technician Moses Lake, WA

  • Moses Lake, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Moses Lake, WA
  • 3 days ago

Energy-Storage Quality Control Technician | Moses Lake, WA 4 views B.S. Chemical Engineering - Chemistry/Biochemistry WA March 5, 2025 Energy-Storage Location: Moses Lake, WA About the job About...

Clinical Laboratory Technician

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

PLEASE NOTE: This is a candidate bank job requisition for all open Clinical Lab Technician 1 positions in the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology....

Travel Laboratory Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 4 days ago

Embark on an exciting career as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in the beautiful state of Washington, specifically in Snoqualmie. This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference in...

Quality Control Technician $25/hr + Benefits (outdoor industry)

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 6 days ago

Hiatus Campers is looking for outdoor geared folks who enjoy working with their hands! We build our custom, patented campers in house and take pride in providing a product that allows fellow...

Laboratory Technician

  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago

Pay rate: $26.00 per hour Bonus eligible: No Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. Medical, dental and vision coverage Paid...

Medical Laboratory Technician - Laboratory, Per Diem, Variable Shift

  • Anacortes, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Anacortes, WA
  • 7 days ago

Island Health is looking for an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician for our per Diem position at our hospital in Anacortes, WA. Work Schedule: 0.1 FTE / Per Diem Variable Shift Salary Range:...

Biology Laboratory Technician IV

  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago

Seattle Central College is looking to hire a temporary full-time biology laboratory technician IV in the STEM-B Division. Salary Range for this position is $56,916 to $74,700 (depending on...

Environmental Laboratory Technician (Seattle, WA)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago

Efficient communication, technical writing, collaboration, and data management skills Excellent attention to detail Good organizational and prioritization skills Lab Technician duties include (but are...

Laboratory Technician - Cheney WA

  • Cheney, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Cheney, WA
  • 8 days ago

Laboratory Technician - Cheney WA Position Summary: Collecting and distribution of samples Physical testing of production samples Daily calibration of standard lab instruments Recording and...

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Salary for Lab Technician Jobs in Washington

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Lab Technicians in Washington 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 Washington
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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