LABORATORY SUPPORT WORKERS
(BIOTECHNOLOGY: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT)

• THE JOB
• COMPENSATION
• REQUIREMENTS
• OCCUPATIONAL CODES
  
  

LABORATORY SUPPORT WORKERS (BIOTECHNOLOGY: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT)
California Occupational Guide Number 2007 (part)
Interest Area:  Emerging Occupations
1996

THE JOB

Laboratory Support Workers are responsible for washing and 
caring for glassware in the laboratory.  They distribute the equipment to 
work stations within the laboratory.  They operate and maintain the 
glasswashing equipment and keep the work area clean and neat.  They may use 
the autoclave to sterilize glassware and other laboratory items and keep 
inventory of supplies.

COMPENSATION

$12,000 - $21,000 per year

REQUIREMENTS

Skills/Knowledge

   Ability to maintain accurate records.
   Good written and oral communication skills.
   Ability to understand and follow directions.

Training/Requirements

   High school diploma or associate degree or equivalent.
   Up to two years of work experience preferred.

OCCUPATIONAL CODES

DOT:
Cleaner, Laboratory Equipment, 381.687-022  

OES:
Janitors, Cleaners, 670050

Source:  State of California, Employment Development Department,
         Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
         (916)  262-2162

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