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Laboratory Technicians

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About this career

£18,902

Median salary

New workers start around £11,521.84. Normal pay is £18,902 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £30,392.01.
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Jobs

Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.

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

Job postings

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