Lab Technician
Lab technicians play a crucial role in the scientific and medical fields, performing tasks that ensure the reliability of test results and contribute to significant research. Their responsibilities encompass recording and reporting data, collecting and analyzing samples such as blood and urine, and maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.
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Lab Technician Challenges Maintaining Accuracy and Precision - Must be careful and precise in their work to avoid errors that lead to misdiagnosis or incorrect research conclusions - Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results is crucial
Handling Hazardous Materials - Requires strict safety protocols - Aim to prevent contamination, exposure, and accidents - Working with hazardous chemicals, biological samples, and potentially infectious materials
Prerequisites Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Lab Technician Training Program Bachelor's Degree (science) Resources Teachers Teachers can have a major impact on what I want to study. A good teacher can provide the motivation for me to pursue that subject in the future. Indeed.com Indeed has various articles available that provide detailed summaries and requirements for many jobs. Duties/Responsibilities Data Recording and Reporting - Ensuring that critical data is available - Prepare report summarizing findings and communicate these results - Maintaining detailed and accurate logs
- Record and document all test results and procedures
Equipment Maintenance and Calibration - Includes sterilizing, cleaning, and conducting routine checks to prevent malfunctions - Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment - Ensuring accuracy and reliability of lab results
Sample Collection and Analysis - Tests use specialized equipment and techniques to diagnose diseases, monitor health conditions, or conduct scientific research - Such as blood, urine, tissues, and other bodily fluids
- Collecting, preparing, and analyzing samples
