§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

scientific laboratory technician

Scientific laboratory technicians carry out laboratory-based research, analysis and testing and support life science professionals.

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Description

Scientific laboratory technicians carry out laboratory-based research, analysis and testing and support life science professionals. They sample, test, measure, research and analyse in areas such as biology, biotechnology, environmental science, forensic science and pharmacology. Scientific laboratory technicians also observe and monitor laboratory activities, record test sequences and analyse the results.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

cryopreservation laboratory techniques stem cells

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

calibrate laboratory equipment use chemical analysis equipment operate scientific measuring equipment mix chemicals wear appropriate protective gear work safely with chemicals test chemical samples perform sample testing perform laboratory tests apply safety procedures in laboratory record test data prepare samples for testing maintain laboratory equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage chemical testing procedures label samples explain the molecular basis of a disease to patients dispose medical waste communicate in healthcare analyse cell cultures maintain medical laboratory equipment work with chemicals develop scientific research protocols manage supplies assist in the production of laboratory documentation interpret medical results assist scientific research manage chemical processes inspection send samples to laboratory order supplies archive healthcare users' records archive scientific documentation execute analytical mathematical calculations analyse samples of food and beverages check the received biological samples perform bone marrow transplant examine cell specimens microscopically transport blood samples report test findings monitor stock level analyse experimental laboratory data interpret electromyograms collect samples for analysis interpret hematological test results analyse blood samples carry out quality control in microbiology laboratories answer patients' questions identify patients' medical records examine samples in dermatology sterilise medical equipment ensure compliance with environmental legislation perform PCR covid test label blood samples conduct routine blood testing analyse test data maintain healthcare user data confidentiality check material resources collect biological samples from patients

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)