How to Become a Science Technician
If you enjoy math and science, a job as a science technician might be right for you. Science technicians work in laboratories. They might focus on biology, chemistry or another branch of science. They perform experiments for research. Here's how you can be a science technician.
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Decide if being a science technician is a good job for you. In this job, you will need to enjoy working in a laboratory. You will work on the process of analyzing samples using different experiments and instruments. Some labs, such as environmental or biology, might also require you to go out of the lab to get samples.
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Get a four-year degree in science. Biology and chemistry are good choices if you want to keep your options open about the type of lab you want to work in. Make sure that your degree requires you to take several math courses as well as many laboratory classes.
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Work in a college laboratory to gain experience. For example, you might want to ask your biology professor if you can volunteer in his lab. Some schools might give you course credit for your work. This will give you more practical experience in how laboratories work, and it will impress future employers.
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Search for a job as a science technician. Your professors might be able to help you contact a lab either on or off campus. Your career center at your school might also have contacts or upcoming career fairs you might attend. Science and biology jobs can also be found on online job boards or in your newspaper.
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Tips & Warnings
Many science technician jobs require you to have a Master's degree in science as well as some experience. The jobs that do not require Master's degrees are often harder to get because there are many applicants. So make sure you work closely with your professors while you are in college. They will help you find jobs with just your Bachelor's degree. They will also help you to get into graduate school, if you decide to get a Master's degree.
