Lab technicians are skilled workers who work with complex systems or perform highly technical mechanical or diagnostic tests in medical or scientific laboratories. Depending on the field, technicians may work independently or under the direction of a professional.
Lab technicians might collect samples, study, and perform tests on body fluids, teeth, chemical compounds, and biological compounds.
specimens, or other fields of science. Lab techs use various types of machinery, lab equipment, and complex computer programs to perform their tests.