Lab Technician

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Lab Technician

Challenges

Maintaining Accuracy and Precision

- Must be careful and precise in their work to avoid errors that lead to misdiagnosis or incorrect research conclusions

- Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results is crucial

Handling Hazardous Materials

- Requires strict safety protocols

- Aim to prevent contamination, exposure, and accidents

- Working with hazardous chemicals, biological samples, and potentially infectious materials

Prerequisites

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Lab Technician Training Program

Bachelor's Degree (science)

Resources

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Duties/Responsibilities

Data Recording and Reporting

- Ensuring that critical data is available

- Prepare report summarizing findings and communicate these results

- Maintaining detailed and accurate logs

- Record and document all test results and procedures

Equipment Maintenance and Calibration

- Includes sterilizing, cleaning, and conducting routine checks to prevent malfunctions

- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment

- Ensuring accuracy and reliability of lab results

Sample Collection and Analysis

- Tests use specialized equipment and techniques to diagnose diseases, monitor health conditions, or conduct scientific research

- Such as blood, urine, tissues, and other bodily fluids

- Collecting, preparing, and analyzing samples