Laboratory Technologists

A Laboratory Technologist collects and analyses samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works in a laboratory or healthcare facility. May conduct a variety of tests, or specialize in types of tests or types of substances; may examine cells for cancerous growth or collect and prepare blood for transfusions. Performs work similar to a medical laboratory technician, but usually conducts more complex procedures and tests.

About this Career

Average Salary

£38,820

New workers start at around £20,632. Normal pay is £38,820 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £67,126

Annual Openings

73

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Researches, develops and quality checks new products in the pharmaceuticals, food production and agricultural Industries.
  • Performs tests to help clinicians diagnose and treat various conditions, evaluates existing treatments and researches new ways to treat diseases.
  • Researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms.
  • Performs tests to study physiological and pathological characteristics within cells and other organisms.
  • Identifies and studies the chemical substances, including microbial infections, involved in physiological processes and the progress of disease.
  • Studies the chemical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Reading Comprehension 88%
Science 87%
Writing 83%
Active Learning 82%
Active Listening 75%
Critical Thinking 74%
Learning Strategies 72%
Mathematics 69%
Speaking 69%
Monitoring 62%

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