Lab tech

Lab Tech or Laboratory Technician is a professional who works in a laboratory setting, conducting experiments and tests, preparing specimens and samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and following laboratory safety procedures. Lab techs may work in various fields such as medicine, biology, chemistry, and physics.

Roles and Responsibilities

A lab tech's primary role is to assist scientists and researchers in their experimental procedures. This includes preparing and setting up the necessary equipment, conducting the experiment under the supervision of the scientist, and recording and analyzing the results. They also ensure that the laboratory is clean and safe, and that all equipment is in good working condition.

Education and Training

To become a lab tech, one typically needs to have a Bachelor's degree in a science-related field such as biology, chemistry, or physics. Some positions may require a Master's degree or a Doctorate degree. In addition to formal education, lab techs also need to have practical experience working in a laboratory setting. This can be gained through internships, co-op programs, or entry-level positions.

Career Opportunities

Lab techs can work in a variety of settings including hospitals, research institutions, universities, and private companies. They can also specialize in a specific field such as medical lab tech, where they would work in a hospital or medical lab, or a research lab tech, where they would work in a research institution or university.

See Also

• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Research Laboratory Technician
• Clinical Laboratory Technician