How to hire a cell technician

How to hire a cell technician, step by step

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The cell 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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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a cell technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a cell technician that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of cell technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Cell Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Cell Technician	Biological technicians help biological and medical scientists conduct laboratory tests and experiments.	$15-37
   Laboratory Internship	A laboratory intern is responsible for assisting laboratory operations and perform examinations and experiments under the supervision of tenured laboratory staff. Laboratory interns shadow all the laboratory processes, document their observations, and conduct an in-depth analysis of the results... Show more	$12-23
   Research Fellow	A research fellow is an academic researcher who conducts research and analysis of comprehensive literature, data, and results and provides literature reviews. He/She supervises research assistants and recruits study participants to interview them for a particular study... Show more	$18-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Harvest
   • CIP
   • Cell Culture
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Transmitters
   • Perform Routine Maintenance
   • RF
   • Test Equipment
   • T1
   • Ethernet
   • Rectifiers
   • LTE
   • GMP
   • CDMA

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead initiatives to migrate customers to VPN and remote access systems.
   • Install, maintain, repair and service PC's, servers, POS systems.
   • Maintain all base stations, transmitter equipment (GSM, UMTS, DAS, & LTE).
   • Remove and replace boost pumps, check valves, plumbing, and braces.
   • Install, troubleshoot, and configure PC, printers, routers., network LAN devices
   • Assure system performance and integrity by performing sweep testing, PIM tests, DC power system configuration, grounding

   More cell technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cell technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A cell technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, cell technicians' average salary in north dakota is 45% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cell technicians earn 59% less than senior-level cell technicians.
   • Certifications. A cell technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a cell technician's salary.

   Average cell technician salary

   $51,227yearly

   $24.63 hourly rate

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   Entry-level cell technician salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 13, 2026

   Average cell technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$65,010	$31
   2	Massachusetts	$62,582	$30
   3	New York	$58,271	$28
   4	Ohio	$57,200	$28
   5	Minnesota	$52,462	$25
   6	Pennsylvania	$52,193	$25
   7	Illinois	$52,042	$25
   8	Maryland	$51,401	$25
   9	Virginia	$50,800	$24
   10	Wisconsin	$50,571	$24
   11	Washington	$49,672	$24
   12	Colorado	$48,877	$24
   13	Wyoming	$48,663	$23
   14	Utah	$46,477	$22
   15	Michigan	$45,313	$22
   16	Nebraska	$44,772	$22
   17	Texas	$43,735	$21
   18	North Carolina	$43,597	$21
   19	Nevada	$40,502	$19
   20	Indiana	$37,640	$18

   Average cell technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	General Motors	$109,099	$52.45
   2	AstraZeneca	$108,465	$52.15
   3	Micron Technology	$106,440	$51.17
   4	Nikola Motor	$99,631	$47.90
   5	Novo Nordisk	$99,411	$47.79
   6	Allison Transmission	$96,209	$46.25
   7	PACCAR	$90,772	$43.64
   8	University of Rochester	$89,482	$43.02	9
   9	BWX Technologies	$89,128	$42.85
   10	GPAC	$73,126	$35.16
   11	TEKsystems	$61,838	$29.73
   12	Cigna	$61,234	$29.44
   13	Nuclear Fuel Services	$60,312	$29.00
   14	Parker Hannifin	$59,292	$28.51	4
   15	Mayo Clinic	$56,800	$27.31	28
   16	General Dynamics	$52,219	$25.11	1
   17	Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions LLC	$51,837	$24.92
   18	Charles River Labs	$50,203	$24.14	31
   19	Eurofins	$50,091	$24.08	13
   20	Stolle Machinery	$49,876	$23.98

4. Writing a cell technician job description

   A cell technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a cell technician job description:

   Cell technician job description example

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   Perform simultaneous operations safely on multiple equipment/processes within the Cell to move product in a one-piece flow from one operation to another.
   
   PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES include the following:
   Perform simultaneous operations safely on multiple equipment/processes within the Cell to move product in a one-piece flow from one operation to another (will NOT be dedicated to one machine or process) Not inclusive of all possible operations in a Lean Cell, but may be responsible for maintaining production throughput (setup, operate, troubleshoot) on Manual Surface Grinders, CNC ID/OD Grinders, Manual or CNC Jig Grinders, CNC Wire EDM, EDM Drill, CNC Vertical Machining Centers, Polishing, Inspection devices/CMM Setup and maintain equipment/processes to meet part print specifications EVERY time Must Stop and Fix the problem when out of spec Must be able to work effectively with other Cell Team members to meet the production requirement of finished product output from Cell Share working knowledge you may have of operations/processes not assigned for you to do Be able to cross-train and eventually be proficient at all operations/processes in the Cell Where CNC equipment/processes are in the Cell, be able to pull programs, validate program to print, make offsets, adjust/change tooling, including de-bugging new programs Perform First Piece and In-Process inspections to meet drawing specifications, using quality measuring instruments, documenting data as required Track and post Key Performance and Key Behavioral Indicators visually at the Cell Other duties as assigned
   
   KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Minimal requirements for education, knowledge and experience:
   Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent 3+ years on-the-job experience and/or certification from appropriate vocational school, prefer can tooling experience Efficient experience in a minimum of two operations/processes in the cell Willingness to be cross-trained and maintain simultaneous flow through running multiple operations/processes Demonstrates ability to read and understand blueprints, GD&T symbols/dimensioning Must be able to understand shop math, apply geometry and trigonometry as applicable to each operation/process Demonstrates ability to follow basic verbal and/or written instructions Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability and actively work in a team environment, which includes communicating effectively with team members and support staff, being self-motivated, accepting responsibility for one s own work Flexibility to learn, grow your abilities and knowledge on other equipment Ability to operate safely multiple machines
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
   Work schedule generally consists of 50 hours per week plus additional overtime as required Ability to regularly lift/ maneuver up to 50 lbs.
   
   This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities and/or essential functions. Stolle Machinery Co, LLC retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.
   
   Additionally, Stolle Machinery Co, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right cell technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit cell technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 cell technician

   Once you've selected the best cell 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.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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