Occupation
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory technicians perform hands-on scientific work, operating lab equipment to conduct sample analysis and support research or diagnostic testing. They follow strict GLP/safety protocols, maintain quality control standards, and carefully handle data recording to ensure results are accurate and reproducible. Found in clinical, pharmaceutical, and industrial labs, this role suits precise, methodical individuals typically holding an associate's or bachelor's degree in a lab science.
Duties & responsibilities
- Prepare, handle, and process biological, chemical, or material samples following documented protocols and standard operating procedures
- Maintain detailed records of test results, sample information, and procedural steps to ensure data integrity and reproducibility
- Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to keep instruments functioning properly and ready for use
What Laboratory Technician roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Laboratory Technician make?
Too few Laboratory Technician postings state pay to publish a median yet: 2 of 7 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Laboratory Technician roles?
7 open Laboratory Technician roles from 5 employers; the most at Beckman Coulter, Intel and Moderna.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Laboratory Technician in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open Laboratory Technician roles (7)
Laboratory Technician
Rayonier Advanced Materials
Fernandina Beach, FL
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Biological Science Lab Tech (A
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Kansas City, MO · $41,769 – $54,300
This role manages clinical research studies at a VA Medical Center, handling specimen preparation, lab equipment maintenance, and participant recruitment and coordination for research trials. It suits someone with laboratory experience who wants to support veteran-centered healthcare research in a structured federal setting.
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Quality Control Lab Technician
Beckman Coulter
Full-time · Pensacola, FL
This Quality Control Lab Technician role involves performing analytical testing on pharmaceutical and biotech materials using instruments like HPLC and gas chromatography, managing lab data, and supporting quality assurance in a regulated manufacturing environment. It suits someone with a chemistry or biology degree and several years of hands-on lab experience who wants to work in life sciences quality assurance.
Listed on Beckman Coulter’s careers site · Apply there ↗
(Fixed Term) Laboratory Technician, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immunoassay
Moderna
Full-time
A clinical laboratory role supporting immunoassay development and validation for Moderna's mRNA vaccine trials at their UK facility. Suited to life sciences graduates comfortable with hands-on bench work, sample analysis, and collaborative research in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
Listed on Moderna’s careers site · Apply there ↗
OTF Failure Analysis Technician - Night Shift
Intel
Full-time · Phoenix, AZ · $60,450 – $99,770
A laboratory technician role supporting Intel's semiconductor manufacturing, operating specialized equipment like electron microscopes and focused ion beam tools to analyze and prepare advanced silicon samples. This permanent night shift position suits someone with hands-on lab experience who can work independently with precision and attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Listed on Intel’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Technician II, TNFRP - Synthesis (Weekday overnights)
Beckman Coulter
Full-time · Coralville, IA
This is a hands-on manufacturing role in a biotech facility where you'll synthesize custom DNA and RNA molecules, then prepare them for delivery through quantification, packaging, and quality testing. The position suits someone with lab experience or a science degree who works well on overnight shifts and can follow detailed protocols in a regulated environment.
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Technician Production Operations
Beckman Coulter
Full-time · Hialeah, FL
This is a laboratory technician role in a diagnostics manufacturing facility where you'll perform chemical and physical testing, manufacture buffers and reagents, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a regulated environment. It suits someone with laboratory experience or relevant education who thrives in detail-oriented, fast-paced FDA-regulated settings.
Listed on Beckman Coulter’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Likely next role (4)
Where Laboratory Technicians commonly go next: Chemist, Food and Agricultural Technologist, Laboratory Analyst, Laboratory Technologist, Microbiologist.
Chemist
KLA-Tencor
Totowa, NJ
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Chemist
Air Force Civilian Career Training
Maxwell AFB, Alabama; Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona; Edwards AFB, California; Los Angeles, California; Poway, California; Vandenberg AFB, California; Air Force Academy, Colorado; Buckley AFB, Colorado; Peterson AFB, Colorado; Schriever AFB, Colorado; Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia; Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida; Eglin AFB, Florida; Hurlburt Field, Florida; MacDill AFB, Florida; Orlando, Florida; Patrick AFB, Florida; Tyndall AFB, Florida; Robins AFB, Georgia; Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts; Natick, Massachusetts; Andrews AFB, Maryland; White Oak, Maryland; Whiteman AFB, Missouri; Keesler AFB, Mississippi; Offutt AFB, Nebraska; Holloman AFB, New Mexico; Kirtland AFB, New Mexico; Nellis AFB, Nevada; Rome, New York; Heath, Ohio; Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio; Tinker AFB, Oklahoma; Arnold AFB, Tennessee; Dyess AFB, Texas; Goodfellow AFB, Texas; Lackland AFB, Texas; Randolph AFB, Texas; Hill AFB, Utah; Arlington, Virginia; Dahlgren, Virginia; Langley AFB, Virginia; Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia; Warren AFB, Wyoming · $56,039 – $93,549
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Sr. Associate Scientist, Radiochemistry
Bristol Myers Squibb
Full-time · San Diego, CA · $95,505 – $115,730
This role focuses on developing radiochemistry methods for labeling diagnostic and therapeutic compounds, then characterizing them through analytical techniques. It suits someone with a chemistry background who is comfortable working independently in a regulated lab environment with radioactive materials and wants to contribute to oncology drug development.
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Chemist
Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Patrick Afb, FL · $63,795 – $164,301
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Health Technician (Specimen Processing)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Full-time · Fort Carson, Colorado · $41,811 – $54,355
This federal position in a military hospital's pathology lab involves collecting blood samples from patients and processing specimens for laboratory testing. It suits people with phlebotomy experience or relevant healthcare training who are comfortable with clinical and administrative duties in a structured medical environment.
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Phlebotomist
HonorHealth
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Clinical Laboratory Technician
Quad
Newport News, VA
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Economics (Student Trainee)
Economic Research Service
Internship · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States
This is a semester-long volunteer opportunity for students to maintain a federal database of food assistance program distribution schedules using public data sources and statistical software. It suits undergraduates or vocational students looking to gain practical experience in research support and data management within a government agency.
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Medical Technician
Veterans Health Administration
Part-time · Castle Rock, CO · $45,420 – $65,819
This part-time position processes laboratory specimens and manages specimen handling workflows in a veterans' clinic pathology lab, performing venipuncture and coordinating specimen preparation for testing. It suits experienced laboratory professionals who thrive in regulated clinical environments and can balance hands-on technical work with advisory responsibilities for clinical staff.
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Quality Technician
Vermeer Corporation
Piedmont, SC
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Phlebotomist
IQVIA
Fairfax, VA
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Quality Technician
Life Fitness
Ramsey, MN
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Phlebotomist
AdventHealth
ADVENTHEALTH CLERMONT HLTH PK
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Quality Technician
Adient
Holland, MI
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Employers hiring Laboratory Technicians
5 in total, most open roles first.
- Beckman Coulter3 roles
- Intel1 role
- Moderna1 role
- VA