scientific laboratory technician

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.

Scope note

Excludes medical laboratory assistant.

Alternative Labels

chemistry laboratory assistant

lab assistant

laboratory assistant

laboratory research assistant

laboratory technologist

laboratory technology expert

laboratory technology specialist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- bacteriology technician

- biochemistry technician

- biology technician

- botanical technician

- zoology technician

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

cryopreservation laboratory techniques stem cells

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

automated analysers in the medical laboratory biological chemistry biology blood collection on babies blood donation blood transfusion blood type classification chemistry clinical biochemistry clinical cytology data protection fine-needle aspiration histopathology immunology life sciences mathematics microbiology-bacteriology microscopic techniques paediatric phlebotomy procedures physics techniques of blood-sampling virology

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4fef1907-cf82-413b-841a-02ef57e299a6

Status

released

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