Working as a Lab Technician

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15K Lab Technician reviews for 7K companies

Work/Life Balance
3.2 ★
Compensation & Benefits
3.0 ★
Career Opportunity
3.0 ★
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8K Lab Technician Jobs

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Laboratory Analyst (Lab Analyst)
Feb 14, 2022

“fun work environment and enjoy”

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Lab Technician
Mar 8, 2022

“happy place to work and live”

LloydsPharmacyLloydsPharmacy
Lab Technician
Mar 4, 2022

“late happy communication skills wellness”

CaritasCaritas
Lab Technician
Sep 11, 2021

“Happy working hour n stable”

Span HealthcareSpan Healthcare
Lab Technician
Aug 30, 2021

“Team work Quality work enjoy working”

Your Doctor Film and MediaYour Doctor Film and Media
PCR Lab Technician
Jun 23, 2023

“I am happy to work here.”

Top Companies for Lab Technician

Eurofins Scientific
Eurofins Scientific
3.3 ★
2K Jobs
4K Reviews
8K Salaries

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 62,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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BASF
BASF
3.8 ★
1K Jobs
7K Reviews
11K Salaries

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,700 employees in North America and had sales of $25.9 billion in 2021. As one of the largest chemical companies in NA we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years! We create chemistry for a sustainable future and we are already looking for the answers to tomorrow's questions, today. Our portfolio comprises six segments in which we develop innovative solutions together with our clients: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. This translates into the everyday products you interact with, such as the absorbents of your babies’ diapers, the coating on your car, the pigments of your makeup, the ingredients of your favorite snacks, the super comfy soles of your sneakers, and much more. At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

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University of Southern California
University of Southern California
4.3 ★
830 Jobs
5K Reviews
9K Salaries

USC has played a major role in the development of Southern California for more than a century, and plays an increasingly important role in the development of the nation and the world. We expect to continue to play these roles for many centuries to come. We’re looking for exceptional individuals to help us fulfill our mission: Developing individuals and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. Our team is comprised of some of the very best people in our industries, with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who come together to provide the best products and best service for all Trojans. Our Unifying Values: At USC our six unifying values support our University’s mission, and guide our behaviors, the way we engage with ourselves and our community, to create our Trojan culture. Our Values Are: • Integrity • Excellence • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • Well-being • Open Communication • Accountability Members of the USC community are an integral part of our culture journey. Changing our culture is about: • Enhancing institutional trust • Supporting open communication and respect • Reinforcing ethical decision-making • Fostering positive and diverse cultural perspectives • Anchoring our behaviors in foundational guidelines that support our mission Visit https://culturejourney.usc.edu/ for more information!

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LensCrafters
LensCrafters
3.4 ★
110 Jobs
2K Reviews
3K Salaries

Founded in 1983, LensCrafters pioneered a revolutionary concept to combine eye care, eyewear and onsite labs to craft glasses in about an hour. Today, LensCrafters is one of the largest optical retail brands in North America in terms of sales. Most LensCrafters stores are located in high-traffic commercial malls and shopping centers. A wide selection of premium and luxury optical frames, sunglasses and high-quality lenses and optical products made by Luxottica and other suppliers are available in most locations. Each location has an experienced doctor, either an independent or employed doctor of optometry, who is focused on building patient relationships. All of the stores have access to the Group's state-of-the-art lens processing network with the ability to craft, surface, finish and fit lenses. As part of its underlying commitment to customer satisfaction and industry innovation, LensCrafters has made significant investments in technology including AccuFit Digital Measurement™ and continued its digital transformation with associate iPads to enhance the customer’s omnichannel experience, and a digital eye exam experience, ClarifyeSM, in a growing number of locations. In 2006, Luxottica began to expand the LensCrafters brand in China by acquiring and then rebranding local retail chains in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong and Hong Kong. As of December 31, 2018, the Group operated a retail network of 1,158 LensCrafters stores, of which 1,050 are in North America and the other 108 stores are in China and Hong Kong.

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