• However, Lab Technician typically need to:
o perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations
o carry out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses
o prepare specimens and samples
o construct, maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters
o keep equipment in a clean and serviceable condition and ensure the safe removal of waste
o record, and sometimes interpret, results to present to senior colleagues
o use computers and perform mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs
o ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced and that everything is clearly and correctly labelled
o keep up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability
o conduct searches on identified topics relevant to the research
o follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks by keeping Risk Assessment forms for all experiments.