Laboratory Technicians

A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.

About this Career

Average Salary

£37,390

New workers start at around £19,422. Normal pay is £37,390 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £54,939

Annual Openings

30

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

Daily Tasks

  • Helps people come up with new ways to cope with their problems and to change their ways of thinking.
  • Analyses events, behaviour, and habits to understand their mode of thinking and feelings.
  • Talks with patients about their emotions, relationships and personal history.
  • Assesses and provides treatment for people suffering with mental illness, stress, and emotional and relationship problems.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Active Listening 93%
Learning Strategies 90%
Critical Thinking 86%
Active Learning 86%
Reading Comprehension 84%
Speaking 79%
Writing 77%
Monitoring 76%
Science 51%
Mathematics 47%

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