MidGrowing growth
Laboratory Technician
Keep scientific research running at the bench
$35,000 – $60,000/yrPrepare samples, maintain equipment, and assist scientists with experiments and analyses.
Highlights
Common tasks
Prepare reagents, run routine assays, maintain lab equipment, and record results.
Potential downsides
Limited advancement without further education, exposure to chemicals, and repetitive tasks.
Skills
ResearchCritical thinkingData analysisPattern recognition
Interests
ScienceEnvironmentTechnology
Industries
Sustainability
Work style
AnalyticalIndependentHands-on
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