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Laboratory Technician

Prepare samples, operate lab equipment, and support lab operations.

business Lab payments Avg: R22,000

description Overview

Laboratory Technicians support testing and research by preparing specimens, maintaining equipment, following safety procedures, and capturing results accurately. Roles exist in healthcare labs, mining labs, agriculture labs, and industrial testing.

**A Day in the Life:**
Expect structured workflows: sample receiving, prep, running tests, quality checks, and logging results in LIMS or spreadsheets.

schedule A Day in the Life

07:30

Receive and log samples

09:00

Sample preparation and calibration checks

12:00

Run tests and capture results

15:00

Clean-up, stock control, and QA paperwork

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Lab Assistant

0-2

Step 2

Laboratory Technician

2-5

Step 3

Senior Lab Technician

5-8

Step 4

Lab Supervisor / QA Lead

8+

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Salary Range

R 12,000 - R 35,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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