How to hire an analytical technician

How to hire an analytical technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step analytical technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an analytical technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new analytical technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The analytical technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An analytical technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, analytical technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of analytical technicians.

   Type of Analytical Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Analytical Technician	Chemical technicians use special instruments and techniques to help chemists and chemical engineers research, develop, produce, and test chemical products and processes.	$19-54
   Chemist	Chemists are generally responsible for observing and investigating chemical substances to create new and safe compounds essential for practical applications. They are often grouped depending on a particular area of specialization to focus and understand the complexities of the matter... Show more	$22-43
   Research Scientist	The job of research scientists is to design, undertake, and analyze information from experiments, trials, and laboratory-based investigations. They usually perform experiments in different areas, including medical research, pharmacology, and geoscience... Show more	$27-65

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Lab Equipment
   • HPLC
   • SQL
   • R
   • Lims
   • GC
   • Data Analysis
   • Analytical Procedures
   • Ms
   • FTIR
   • Sample Preparation
   • Method Development
   • Test Results
   • Analytical Equipment

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Start mixer and allow it to run for prescribe time to attain specify viscosity and color.
   • Manage daily production schedule, monitor machine operation, addressed any etching machinery problems.
   • Perform prescribed ASTM and ISO procedures on condom lot submissions to determine acceptability for use.
   • Perform gas and liquid chromatography, GLP and statistical analysis, among many other lab duties.
   • Lead technician on all analytical testing including FTIR, DSC, TGA, UV-Vis and oxygen permeability testing.
   • Perform CIP to clean vessels after usage, recognize and perform clean room techniques and adhere to proper PPE.

   More analytical technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your analytical technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An analytical technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, analytical technicians' average salary in north dakota is 53% less than in maryland.
   • Seniority. Entry-level analytical technicians 64% less than senior-level analytical technicians.
   • Certifications. An analytical technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an analytical technician's salary.

   Average analytical technician salary

   $69,177yearly

   $33.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level analytical technician salary

   $41,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average analytical technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$88,212	$42
   2	Massachusetts	$88,001	$42
   3	New York	$81,402	$39
   4	Texas	$79,620	$38
   5	California	$75,521	$36
   6	Arkansas	$75,487	$36
   7	Virginia	$74,831	$36
   8	Ohio	$68,903	$33
   9	Illinois	$64,438	$31
   10	Washington	$63,662	$31
   11	North Carolina	$62,802	$30
   12	Colorado	$62,399	$30
   13	Michigan	$61,599	$30
   14	Indiana	$60,764	$29
   15	Georgia	$53,860	$26
   16	Florida	$52,850	$25

   Average analytical technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$124,511	$59.86	1
   2	Apple	$120,865	$58.11	2
   3	Accenture	$114,234	$54.92	117
   4	Eli Lilly and Company	$103,372	$49.70	10
   5	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$101,567	$48.83	6
   6	Citi	$98,355	$47.29
   7	Koppers	$97,562	$46.90
   8	The Dow Chemical Company	$96,407	$46.35	11
   9	Barclays	$90,760	$43.63
   10	DuPont	$90,438	$43.48	3
   11	Amazon	$89,850	$43.20	41
   12	Flora Limited	$88,797	$42.69
   13	American Family Insurance	$87,509	$42.07
   14	M&T Bank	$86,278	$41.48	3
   15	P&G	$86,070	$41.38	8
   16	International Flavors & Fragrances	$77,615	$37.31	1
   17	Corteva	$76,990	$37.01	2
   18	Kodak	$73,462	$35.32
   19	Hanesbrands	$73,201	$35.19
   20	FireEye	$72,869	$35.03

4. Writing an analytical technician job description

   A job description for an analytical technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an analytical technician job description:

   Analytical technician job description example

   The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to individuals and groups which require specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, spiritual/cultural, and nursing sciences. The Registered Nurse functions within the full scope of nursing practice as noted by the Board of Nursing of their designated state for which they are practicing in addition to compliance with any of the hospitals accrediting bodies.
   
   Full-Time
   Level: Mid
   Travel: No
   SuccessProfile Who is the ideal Promedica employee? We're looking for people to join our team who are motivated by making an impact and doing meaningful work. Responsible 10
   Compassionate 9
   Communicator 9
   Adaptable 9
   Multi-tasker 8 Additional success profiles:
   Detail oriented, Flexible, Helpful, Patient, Responsible, Sincere, Understanding Benefits Professional Growth
   Retirement & Savings Plan
   Innovative Training Programs
   Tuition AssistanceCareer Stability
   Comprehensive Health Coverage Job Requirements Pre-Analytic Technicians will determine from samples, the combination of tests and the associated acceptable minimum volumes. They will have a knowledge of pre-analytic variables that could affect specimen analysis. The techs will comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies. They will assist in training and orientation of new employees. The techs will follow standard precautions and maintain effective communication with internal and external customers. They will stock and clean work areas, while completing and logging routine maintenance on lab equipment and work stations. They will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or specialty.
   Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
   Associate's Degree in a science related field is preferred
   Must be able to continuously move about department and between workstations
   Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills
   Must be able to tolerate exposure to disease bearing specimens, blood and body fluids, odorous chemicals, carcinogens, mutagens, low level radiation, electrical hazards and flammable liquids
   Must be able to differentiate between colors
   Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer
   Must be able to move, lift, or carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50lbs up to 10% of the time
   
   
   ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit health and well-being organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities in 28 states.The organization offers acute and ambulatory care, an insurance company with a dental plan, and post-acute and academic business lines. The organization has more than 49,000 employees, 12 hospitals, 2,500+ physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges, 1,000+ healthcare providers employed by ProMedica Physicians, a health plan, and 330+ assisted living facilities, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, memory care communities, and hospice and home health care agencies. Driven by its Mission to improve your health and well-being, ProMedica has been nationally recognized for its advocacy programs and efforts to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit www.promedica.org/aboutus.
   
   Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find analytical technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your analytical technician job on Zippia to find and recruit analytical technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting analytical technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new analytical technician

   Once you've selected the best analytical technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new analytical technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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