Laboratory Assistant
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- What's it like to be a Laboratory Assistant?
- How to become a Laboratory Assistant
- Top skills and experience for Laboratory Assistants
What's it like to be a Laboratory Assistant?
Laboratory Assistants perform tests, process samples, and record results to aid technologists, doctors, and scientists. The role typically involves handling laboratory equipment, processing laboratory samples, documenting results, and filing findings. They must have extensive laboratory equipment and processes knowledge to ensure laboratory safety and health regulations. Laboratory Assistants also help gather data through product evaluations, focus group discussions, and consumer visits. They may also perform administrative duties such as record maintenance, taking calls, and scheduling appointments.
Tasks and duties
- Cleaning and sterilizing laboratory equipment and work areas.
- Preparing laboratory samples for testing.
- Collecting and preparing relevant research materials for testing.
- Assisting technologists, doctors, and scientists in conducting tests, analyzing results, and documentation of results.
- Ensuring compliance with laboratory policies, health and safety regulations, and procedures.
- Preparing relevant reports for management.
- Gathering data through product evaluations, focus group discussions, consumer visits, and other practices.
- Assisting in administrative tasks such as inventory, filing, scheduling appointments, and other duties.
How to become a Laboratory Assistant
A Laboratory Assistant must have an undergraduate science degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry, or other relevant fields. They must also consider the type of laboratory work that’s aligned with their background.
Graduate with an undergraduate degree in science, like medical technology, biology, chemistry, or other relevant fields.
Some types of laboratory work may require a Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) license in fields like Medical Technology, Chemical Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
Consider and apply for positions based on your background. Some companies may prefer at least one year of relevant work experience, but fresh graduates can apply for entry-level positions such as Laboratory Assistant, Jr. Medical Technologist, Laboratory Engineer, or Computer Laboratory Technician.
