Research Technician

• My Match

Did you enjoy playing with a chemistry set as a kid? Are you curious about scientific experiments and how chemicals react to each other? As a Research Technician, you'll get to test and analyze the results of various laboratory experiments.

You'll need to be skilled in math and science to be successful in this role. You may carry out sampling, testing, measuring, recording and analyzing of results. Your work will assist in the development cutting edge scientific discoveries. You'll play an important role in scientific analysis and investigation as part of a team.

Because you'll also work with various types of equipment, it may be helpful to be mechanically inclined. Research Technicians work closely with numbers and data, so the ability to pay strict attention to detail are also beneficial skills. Technicians provide all the required technical support to enable the lab to function well, while following procedures and health and safety guidelines.

Critical Skills

• Advanced Computer Skills
• Analyzing Data
• Attention to Detail
• Check, Examine and Record
• Chemistry Knowledge
• Gathering Information Through Observation
• Lab Research Principles
• Mathematics Knowledge
• Safety Regulations and Procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens and samples
• Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment
• Ensure that the laboratory is well-stocked
• Record and sometimes interpret results to present to senior colleagues
• Use computers and perform mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs
• Follow strict safety procedures and safety checks
• Work in a team-oriented environment

Specific job titles and duties vary by employer so check for details.