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Lab technician
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What they do
A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.
$47,142 / year median in Michigan
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or several years of foundry quality experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Basic proficiency in general business and/or function specific software programs Good positive attitude Excellent Attendance; Dependability Willingness to learn and apply what is learned Work safely and help to maintain a safe work environment Hard working with a good work ethic Ability to operate power equipment Ability to work as a team and independently with little supervision; teamwork Strong written and oral communication skills; respectful communication Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to follow instructions Detail orientated Complete other duties as assigned as required by the needs of the business You should be proficient in: Quality Inspection Experience AS9100 Quality Systems Visual Inspection Aids Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement Precision Measurement & Inspection Foundry Environment Experience Basic Computer Skills