Laboratory technician
| Highest | $4,850 / mo · Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Experience | 0–1 yrs |
| Degree | Required |
| First paycheck | Year 1 training wage on apprenticeships; full salary after 3–4 years of degree study |
Pay in the destination countries
Monthly, in US dollars. Each country is an Imora admission package — open one for that route's fees, language requirement and deadline.
| Country | Monthly |
|---|---|
| SwitzerlandIELTS 6.5 · CHF 0.9–8k | $4,850max |
| NorwayIELTS 6.0–6.5 · NOK 130–260k | $4,250 |
| United StatesTOEFL 80–100 · $10–70k | $4,200 |
| DenmarkIELTS 6.5 · DKK 45–135k | $3,850 |
| GermanyIELTS 6.5 · €0–3k | $3,700 |
| FinlandIELTS 6.0–6.5 · €6–18k | $3,700 |
What does the day look like?
Around 30–50% of your day is hands-on bench work: DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, cell culture, sample handling, and plant or animal care. Another 25–40% covers routine chores: preparing reagents, cleaning, inventory ordering, safety documentation (such as COSHH, GMP/GLP), and logging data into LIMS or Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. The remaining 10–25% goes to instrument calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment like HPLC, mass spectrometers, centrifuges, autoclaves, pH meters, and biosafety cabinets, as well as training students and attending meetings.
University research positions generally follow standard daytime shifts. In pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control (QC) labs, schedules can include shift work, weekends, and on-call duties.
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