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Overview
Scientific laboratory technicians carry out laboratory research, analysis and testing while supporting life science professionals. They handle samples, measurements, equipment and records.
In job descriptions, look for laboratory techniques, calibration of laboratory equipment, scientific measuring equipment, sample handling, safety procedures and reliable documentation.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
A scientific laboratory technician supports research and analysis through careful laboratory work. The role can include sampling, testing, measuring, monitoring experiments and keeping usable records. Laboratory techniques, calibration of laboratory equipment and scientific measuring equipment should be tied to clear procedures and sample quality.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include laboratory techniques, calibration of laboratory equipment, operation of scientific measuring equipment, safe routines and precise documentation. A strong advert shows the material handled, the measurements made and how results are checked before they support researchers or other life science professionals.
Salary context
Salary expectations should be compared through laboratory complexity, independence, equipment responsibility and the sensitivity of samples or measurements. A technician maintaining instruments and producing reliable research data has a different scope from a role focused on more routine preparation.
Career paths
Career development can move toward specialist laboratory methods, equipment coordination, quality routines or support for more complex research projects. Progress usually depends on careful records, steady technique, good sample handling and the ability to notice when a measurement or instrument needs review.
Good to know
A useful advert should name the laboratory field and the type of samples, tests or instruments involved. Check for laboratory techniques, calibration, scientific measuring equipment, safety procedures and documentation duties rather than only broad research-support wording.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 6
Biological Technicians
19-4021.00
O*NET occupation is more specific
The O*NET occupation covers a more specific field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETHistology Technicians
29-2012.01
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The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETChemical Technicians
19-4031.00
O*NET occupation is more specific
The O*NET occupation covers a more specific field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETBioinformatics Technicians
15-2099.01
O*NET occupation is more specific
The O*NET occupation covers a more specific field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETMedical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
29-2011.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETMedical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
29-2012.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETSource and method
These relationships come from the official European Commission O*NET–ESCO crosswalk.
Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
Several O*NET occupations can point to the same ESCO occupation, and one O*NET occupation can point to several ESCO occupations.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Life science technicians (excluding medical) (3141)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4fef1907-cf82-413b-841a-02ef57e299a6 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3141.2 |
| ISCO group | 3141 |
| Concept type | Occupation |