Lab Technician

Job Description:

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Lab Technician to support daily laboratory operations, perform routine tests, collect and prepare samples, and ensure the lab is clean, safe, and well-organized. The ideal candidate has basic laboratory skills, follows instructions well, and can work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

- Set up, calibrate, and operate laboratory instruments and equipment.

- Run routine and specialized tests or experiments, following established protocols.

- Record and analyze data, interpret test results, and report them accurately.

- Maintain daily lab logs, equipment maintenance records, and quality control documentation.

- Clean, sterilize, and dispose of lab materials and biohazard waste safely.

- Order, store, and manage laboratory supplies and inventory.

- Comply with lab safety procedures and regulatory requirements (e.g., handling hazardous materials, quality assurance).

- Analytical thinking: ability to interpret data and test results.

- Continuously stay updated with technical and scientific advances relevant to the lab.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or any related field is required

- (Optional) Certification: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification from organizations like ASCP or AAB can be a plus.

- Prior lab experience (academic, clinical, research, or industrial) is very beneficial.

- Familiarity with lab information systems (LIMS) or data management tools (preferred).

- Experience with lab equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.

- Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.

- Good organizational and record-keeping skills.

- Knowledge of lab safety protocols, biohazard handling.

- Ability to handle physical lab tasks: standing, lifting moderate weights, handling chemicals, etc.

- Time-management and ability to handle multiple tasks / experiments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person