Laboratory Technicians
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.
About this Career
Average Salary
£25,964New workers start at around £13,990. Normal pay is £25,964 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £37,941
Annual Openings
110Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Keeps up to date with new technical developments.
- Disposes of chemical and biological waste safely.
- Maintains and rotates stock and supplies.
- Records and collates data obtained from experimental work and documents all work carried out.
- Operates and services specialised scientific equipment, undertakes prescribed measurements and analyses and ensures that sterile conditions necessary for some equipment are maintained.
- Prepares organic and inorganic material for examination and stains and fixes slides for microscope work.
- Sets up and assists with the construction and the development of scientific apparatus for experimental, demonstration or other purposes.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 69% |
| Active Learning | 67% |
| Science | 66% |
| Writing | 64% |
| Mathematics | 62% |
| Critical Thinking | 61% |
| Active Listening | 58% |
| Learning Strategies | 58% |
| Monitoring | 56% |
| Speaking | 52% |