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Lab Technician

Performs laboratory tests or other laboratory work using conventional and computerized machines and work aids. Performs laboratory work and tests according to prescribed standards. Determines chemical and physical characteristics or composition. Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments. Usual requirement is two years of post secondary education in field of specialty; however, some companies may accept equivalent education and experience combined.: Tests for such qualities as purity, stability, viscosity, density, absorption, burning rate, melting or flash point, etc. Tests solutions used in processes for chemical concentration, specific gravity, or other characteristics. Tests for presence and content of elements, substances, or impurities. Collects and analyze samples. Tests samples to verify conformity to specifications. Records test results and writes test reports describing procedures used. Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment. May prepare graphs and charts. May prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas. May add chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or product batches to correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications. May calibrate laboratory instruments.

Lab Technician Optical

Sets up and operates grinding and polishing machines to make lenses, optical flats, and other precision optical elements for optical instruments and ophthalmic goods, such as telescopes, aerial cameras, military optical systems, and eyeglasses. : Operates machine to rough-grind blanks of optical glass to approximate size and shape or manually positions and turns blanks against grinding wheel or lap. Blocks optical element in plaster or other compound. Mounts blocked element in machine and operates machine to oscillate and rotate element against abrasive to fine-grind element to final size and shape. Periodically stops machine to inspect and measure elements for accuracy and degree of completion. Polishes surfaces, using lens-polishing machine. May cement lens elements together to obtain corrected lens assemblies. May mount optical elements in holders or adapters for use in instruments.

Lab Technician Chemical

Develops and uses chemicals, related products, and equipment, working with chemists and chemical engineers. Performs research, development, testing, and other laboratory work. Assembles and operates new equipment to develop new products, monitors quality, and develops new techniques. Uses principles and theories of science to solve technical problems. Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than that of scientists. Usual requirement is a two-year associate's degree in science and technology plus courses in field of specialty.: Conducts standard chemical and physical tests of solid materials, liquids, and gases, and analyzes test data for variety of purposes, such as research, product development, quality control, criminal investigation, and establishing standards. Performs quantitative and qualitative analyses to determine chemical and physical properties of experimental and developmental materials. Sets up equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control. Tests and analyzes products to determine strength, stability, purity, chemical content, and other characteristics. Tests and analyzes materials and substances, such as ores, minerals, gases, soil, water, and pollutants. Documents results of tests and analyses. May prepare chemical solutions for use in processing materials, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures. May test and analyze radioactive and biological materials, applying knowledge of radiochemical procedures, emission spectrometry, and related techniques.

Lab Technician Emergency

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Lab Technician Calibration

Tests, calibrates, and repairs electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards, and assists in formulating calibration standards. Companies prefer at least a two-year associate's degree in engineering technology with college courses in science, engineering, mathematics, and courses in field of specialty; however, some companies may accept equivalent education and experience combined.: Plans sequence of testing and calibration procedures for instruments and equipment, according to blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and other specifications. Sets up standard and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate other instruments and test equipment. Disassembles instruments and equipment, using hand tools, and inspects components for defects. Measures parts for conformity with specifications, using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments. Aligns, repairs, replaces, and balances component parts and circuitry. Reassembles and calibrates instruments and equipment. Devises formulas to solve problems in measurements and calibrations. Assists engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair, and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment.

Medical Lab Technician

Performs routine tests in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, under supervision of Medical Technologist. Typically requires specialized certification.: Performs blood counts, using microscope. Conducts blood tests for transfusion purposes. May draw blood from patient's finger, ear lobe, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples. May specialize in hematology, blood bank, cytology, histology, or chemistry.

Clinical Lab Technologist

Provides accurate, timely, and cost effective laboratory testing of patient samples to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests. Examines blood and other body fluids microscopically. Makes cultures of body fluid and tissue samples to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other microorganisms. Analyzes samples for chemical content or a chemical reaction and determines concentrations of compounds such as blood glucose and cholesterol levels. Types and cross matches blood samples for transfusions.: Evaluates test results, develops and modifies procedures, and establishes and monitors programs to ensure the accuracy of tests. Performs many types of tests in small laboratories, and generally has a specialty in large laboratories. Prepares specimens and analyzes the chemical and hormonal contents of body fluids if specializing in clinical chemistry. Examines and identifies bacteria and other microorganisms if specializing in microbiology. Collects, types, and prepares blood and its components for transfusions if specializing in blood bank or immunohematology technology. Examines elements of the human immune system and its response to foreign bodies if specializing in immunology technology. Prepare slides of body cells and examine these cells microscopically for abnormalities that may signal the beginning of a cancerous growth if specializing in cytotechnology. Performs complex protein and nucleic acid testing on cell samples if specializing in molecular biology. Complies with lab and/or medical center safety procedures. Identifies real or potential problem situations or equipment failures, attempts to resolve within area of specialty or knowledge, and refers complex issues to appropriate source. Completes records, reports, and other statistical information for master files or database. May supervise Clinical Laboratory Technicians.

Dye Lab Technician

Dyes knitted socks and sample cloth, according to dye formulae, using sample dyeing equipment and steam table for verification that products conform to company specifications: computes quantity of dyes required for machine of specified capacity, using desk calculator and dye formula. Gathers, weighs, measures, and mixes dyes and chemicals, using scales, graduated cylinders, measuring cup, and titration cylinder. Dyes individual socks, using steam table. Flips switches and turns valves and handwheel to prepare sample tub dye bath and adds specified quantities of acid and dye, to achieve required ph level and specifications for dye contrast and color intensity, to prepare sample cloth and sock to be inspected. Presses buttons to activate and deactivate drum of extractor to remove excess moisture from machine and dyed sample cloth. Submits dyed sample to supervisor for inspection.

Technician Lab Utilities

Performs standardized physical and chemical tests on materials and supplies used throughout power system to ensure compliance with specifications. Most companies prefer a minimum of two years of college chemistry combined with directly related power generation plant experience; however, some companies may accept equivalent education and power generation plant experience combined.: Tests water used in boilers of steam generating plant for alkalinity and silica and phosphate content. Notifies power plant operator or auxiliary equipment operator of amount of chemical additives required to bring water to prescribed level of purity. Tests oil used in circuit breakers for dielectric strength. Ascertains heat resisting qualities of insulating paints and varnishes by coating pieces of sheet metal with paint and varnish and subjecting them to high temperatures. May test coal to determine BTU content by burning coal samples in calorimeter. May determine viscosity index of lubricating oils. May inspect rubber protective equipment, such as aprons, gloves, and blankets for flaws.

Lab Utilities Technician

Performs standardized physical and chemical tests on materials and supplies used throughout power system to ensure compliance with specifications. Most companies prefer a minimum of two years of college chemistry combined with directly related power generation plant experience; however, some companies may accept equivalent education and power generation plant experience combined.: Tests water used in boilers of steam generating plant for alkalinity and silica and phosphate content. Notifies power plant operator or auxiliary equipment operator of amount of chemical additives required to bring water to prescribed level of purity. Tests oil used in circuit breakers for dielectric strength. Ascertains heat resisting qualities of insulating paints and varnishes by coating pieces of sheet metal with paint and varnish and subjecting them to high temperatures. May test coal to determine BTU content by burning coal samples in calorimeter. May determine viscosity index of lubricating oils. May inspect rubber protective equipment, such as aprons, gloves, and blankets for flaws.



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