What is a central laboratory technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a central laboratory technician

1. Explore central laboratory technician education requirements

   Most common central laboratory technician degrees

   Bachelor's

   79.3 %

   High School Diploma

   6.9 %

   Associate

   6.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific central laboratory technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Laboratory Equipment	33.07%
   GMP	25.83%
   Analytical Equipment	25.36%
   Test Order	6.61%
   R	4.67%

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3. Complete relevant central laboratory technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New central laboratory technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a central laboratory technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real central laboratory technician resumes.

4. Research central laboratory technician duties and responsibilities

   • Manage patient, and corporate information with compassion and confidentiality.
   • Ensure facility compliance with governmental (FDA and EPA) GLP, and GMP regulations.
   • Prepare GMP media and buffer solutions for research labs.
   • Maintain and operate laboratory equipment and commendably troubleshoot and resolve an assortment of laboratory testing analyzers and perform diverse chemical tests.

5. Prepare your central laboratory technician resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your central laboratory technician resume.

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6. Apply for central laboratory technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a central laboratory technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams