Necessary skills for Lab Specialist: skills and requirements
General requirements of a Lab Specialist
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field such as biology, chemistry, or biochemistry
• Strong knowledge and experience in laboratory techniques and procedures
• Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and software for data analysis
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow strict protocols and safety guidelines
• Strong communication and organizational skills to effectively collaborate with team members and document findings
Skills and Behaviours for a Lab Specialist
Customer Service
Customer Service
Data visualization
Power BI
Tableau
Database
SQL
Quality Control
Laboratory Tests
Workplace Safety
Firefighting
Analytical thinking
Gathering information and data
Identifying cause and effect relationships
Communicating information
Influencing and persuading others
Synthesizing information
Problem solving
Identifying and anticipating problems
Implementing solutions
Making fact based decisions to solve problems
Working with others to solve problems