- Conducting experiments: Planning, setting up, and carrying out experiments and trials
- Collecting and testing samples: Collecting, preparing, and testing samples
- Analyzing data: Recording, analyzing, and interpreting data
- Operating equipment: Using laboratory equipment like microscopes and cell counters
- Documenting processes: Recording data from tests and entering results into patient records
- Communicating with physicians: Discussing results and findings with physicians and other healthcare practitioners
- Managing lab operations: Calibrating equipment and following protocols
Lab technician work in scientific and medical laboratories, often collaborating with scientists and other stakeholders. They need to have technical expertise, critical thinking, and communication skills, as well as pay close attention to detail.