Biochemistry Lab Technician
Impact: Indirect
Performs complex laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses to support scientific research and development in biochemistry. Works under the supervision of scientists, assisting with data collection, equipment maintenance, and report preparation.
What the day looks like
- People interaction
- Moderate
- Team vs solo
- Team-oriented
- Client facing
- Rarely
- Impact visibility
- Low
- Travel
- None
- Schedule flexibility
- Rigid
- Remote work
- Limited Remote
- Typical work hours
- 40
- Stress level
- Moderate
At a glance
- Median salary
- $60,000 - $75,000
- Entry-level
- $45,000 - $55,000
- Senior
- $80,000 - $100,000
- Growth by 2033
- Average
- Demand
- Stable
- Freelance potential
- Low
- Salary growth potential
- Moderate
- Typical student debt
- $20,000 - $40,000
Skills you'll use
Hard skills
- Laboratory Techniques
- Data Analysis
- Chemical Analysis
- Microscopy
- PCR
Soft skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
Technical complexity: High
How to get there
- Minimum education
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
- Licensing
- No
- Years to mid-career
- 3-5
- Years to senior
- 7-10
- Career switching
- Moderate
Where this career leads
How people arrive here
Where you can go from here
Typical progression
- Can advance to Senior Lab Technician, Research Associate, or pursue further education for Scientist roles.
Future outlook
- Automation probability
- Low
- AI disruption risk
- Low
- Demand trend
- Stable
How people feel about it
- Overall satisfaction
- 4/10
- Meaning
- 4/10
- Work-life balance
- 3.5/10
- Prestige
- 6.5/10
- Social perception
- High