Lab Technicians give their job an average rating of 3.8 out of 5.0. The Lab Technicians happiest with their jobs are employed by University of Florida with an average rating of 5.0 while the Lab Technicians least happy with their jobs work for Institute of Behavioral Genetics with an average rating of 1.5.
Submit a Review"PRO: Love using technology for my job. CON: Sometimes there are long hours due to production requirements."
"As a Lab Technician I can work on the high-tech machines, computer programs, it's familiar with my job in the past (I was a Consultant in software testing). But when I work here I must work with many kind of chemicals, I don't like them!"
"Lab Technician is a hard and difficult career but I like it because there is opportunity and assurance of job everywhere. I will recommend Lab Technician as a career choice for anybody that is willing to make the sacrifice that is in it."
"First let me comment on this question on love and hate in the work place. Love and hate are too powerful of words to use in this question. With that being said, I enjoy the people to whom I work with, the atmosphere to which we work and the experience level of everyone. What I least enjoy. The benefits of a contractor are little to none. This is my second term with Honeywell and as a contractor I get the pleasure of working through the holidays while everyone else gets paid time off."
"It's hard working in a lab constantly."
"it was a friendly relationship and professional environment, it was challenging and we didn't do same things always and I liked it."
"I've enjoyed the never ending influx of knowledge gained while completing my duties as a Surg Path Lab Tech. The opportunity I had while working alongside some of the best physicians in the pathology field has given me a completely remodeled professional appeal."
"I love the fact that they allow us the opportunity to be within a large company and meet many important people. I love the pressure applied when many high priority cases come in and we are in a time crunch to complete them all within a given time (I enjoy the extra stress and pressure of situations like this). I dislike how occasionally people tend to slack while the manager isn't appointing duties, as I am a hard worker and I appreciate this opportunity."
"It was great to be a part of a team where you provide much customer service to customers, being students and faculty members, in addition to solving any technical (software and hardware) related problems."
"I have been able to learn a whole new field in metallurgy and the owner is very willing to work with you understanding the processes of your work. Sometimes it does become very tedious as test specimens must be PERFECT for analysis."
"It's a good way to test yourself in practical life before entering into real society. This bridge can support me for understanding and utilizing skills earned in school."
"I actually love being a lab tech. The only thing I can say I didn't like is dealing with rude doctors."
"I love the chance of helping in such an interesting area as the Alzheimer's disease is, and the opportunity of learning and developing different protocols. What I hate is the short amount of time I had to read articles about the disease."
"I love being a lab technician because it gives you the ability to work at your pace and it not a very physical job. I love using my mind and this line of work challenges you to better yourself. I dislike the slow pace."
"It is very tedious work that at time requires little cognitive ability which can be daunting. If repetitive tasks do not bother you then it is a very calm peaceful job."
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