Lab Technician

Duties/Responsibilities

Sample Collection and Analysis

- Collecting, preparing, and analyzing samples

- Such as blood, urine, tissues, and other bodily fluids

- Tests use specialized equipment and techniques to diagnose diseases, monitor health conditions, or conduct scientific research

Equipment Maintenance and Calibration

- Ensuring accuracy and reliability of lab results

- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment

- Includes sterilizing, cleaning, and conducting routine checks to prevent malfunctions

Data Recording and Reporting

- Record and document all test results and procedures

- Maintaining detailed and accurate logs

- Prepare report summarizing findings and communicate these results

- Ensuring that critical data is available

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Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Bachelor's Degree (science)

Lab Technician Training Program

Handling Hazardous Materials

- Working with hazardous chemicals, biological samples, and potentially infectious materials

- Aim to prevent contamination, exposure, and accidents

- Requires strict safety protocols

Maintaining Accuracy and Precision

- Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results is crucial

- Must be careful and precise in their work to avoid errors that lead to misdiagnosis or incorrect research conclusions