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South Texas Clinical Laboratory
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.
$44,968 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory, lab equipment and adequate stocks of reagents. Must have the ability to interpret scientific data and understand the impact of the results on the business with minimal assistance from the Supervisor or other technicians. Basic analytical chemistry, including the preparation of reagents. Perform basic problem solving, trouble shooting of laboratory equipment. May assist in technician training. Must have the ability to independently run scientific, method improvement, or continuous improvement projects. Must be able to learn and perform calculations, troubleshoot analytical results and perform basic troubleshooting analysis of non-conformances. Must be able to identify unusual lab results and bring to the attention of the Lab Supervisor. Must be able to comprehend approved methods and initiate revisions. Must be able to learn, validate and implement new methods. Must meet High Complexity testing, requirements associates degree or higher in a science related field, with 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours in biology, and 24 hours total in science related courses.