Analysis Technician

Lamwork; United States; On-site; USD 52,011 - 63,569; Full time

Job summary

Lamwork is seeking an Analysis Technician who will perform laboratory testing and instrumentation work. This role focuses on evaluating the properties of materials and requires attention to detail and hands-on instrumentation skills.

The position involves conducting analytical tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, and collaborating with engineers to support method development. Required skills include proficiency in analytical instrumentation and critical thinking. Certifications like CCT and CQT are preferable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non‑routine analytical tests on materials, samples, or products.
• Perform instrumentation setup, calibration, and preventive maintenance.
• Analyze results for anomalies and document findings clearly.
• Review test protocols and update standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with engineers and scientists to support method development.

Skills

Analytical Instrumentation Operation (ICP/MS, GC/MS, LC/MS)

Chromatography and Spectroscopy Techniques

Sample Preparation and Mechanical Polishing

Root Cause and Failure Analysis Methods

Laboratory Information Management Software

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Documentation

Adaptability

Education

Certified Chemical Technician (CCT)

ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)

American Chemical Society (ACS) Professional Member Certification

OSHA Laboratory Safety Certification

Job description

Analysis Technician salary, analytical testing skills, and laboratory instrumentation — what to know about this role's career path.

1. What Is an Analysis Technician?

An Analysis Technician performs laboratory testing and instrumentation work to evaluate the chemical, physical, or mechanical properties of materials, helping scientists and engineers draw reliable conclusions from sample data. Day to day, the work centers on preparing samples, calibrating equipment, running standardized tests, and documenting results with precision across a range of analytical platforms. Based on Lamwork's research across Analysis Technician job data, employers consistently seek candidates who combine hands‑on instrumentation skill with the attention to detail needed to support quality‑critical outcomes in research or production environments.

2. Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non‑routine analytical tests on materials, samples, or products to generate accurate, reproducible data.
• Perform instrumentation setup, calibration, and preventive maintenance to keep laboratory equipment operating within specification.
• Analyze results for anomalies, apply root‑cause methods to equipment or process failures, and document findings clearly in laboratory management systems.
• Review test protocols, update standard operating procedures, and validate corrective actions following any out‑of‑specification event.
• Coordinate with engineers, scientists, and quality personnel to support method development, continuous improvement projects, and timely reporting of results.

3. Required Skills

Hard Skills:

• Analytical Instrumentation Operation (ICP/MS, GC/MS, LC/MS)
• Chromatography and Spectroscopy Techniques
• Sample Preparation and Mechanical Polishing
• Root Cause and Failure Analysis Methods
• Laboratory Information Management Software

Soft Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Documentation
• Adaptability

4. Career Path

Typical Career Progression for an Analysis Technician:

• Lead Analyst / Laboratory Supervisor

Reaching the senior level typically takes five to eight years of hands‑on laboratory experience across multiple instrument platforms. Advancement is driven most strongly by demonstrated proficiency with advanced instrumentation, a track record of method development contributions, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

5. Certifications

• Certified Chemical Technician (CCT) – validates core laboratory competency for chemical analysis roles
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) – demonstrates proficiency in quality control and data integrity practices
• American Chemical Society (ACS) Professional Member Certification – signals recognized standing within the analytical chemistry community
• OSHA Laboratory Safety Certification – shows command of regulatory compliance and hazard management in lab settings

6. Salary in the United States

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics does not track Analysis Technician as a separate occupation. Based on the closest related role, Chemical Technicians, the median annual salary is $57,790 per year, according to the most recent available data.

Pay for Analysis Technicians tends to move most significantly with the complexity of the instrument platforms the technician can operate independently, the sector (semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and materials manufacturing typically pay above the median), and the depth of failure analysis or method development experience brought to the role.

Highlight quantifiable outcomes tied to analytical work - number of samples processed per period, reduction in turnaround time, or improvement in measurement accuracy - to give hiring managers concrete proof of performance rather than a list of duties.

Showcase specific instruments and software you have operated (for example, SEM, FIB, ICP/MS, or J.D. Edwards work management systems), since recruiters and ATS systems screen actively for named platforms.

Include experience types that signal readiness for non‑routine work: method development projects, cross‑functional quality improvement initiatives, or vendor coordination for advanced equipment analyses demonstrate scope beyond standard bench work.