Also called: Lab Dishwasher, Lab Aide
Cleans, sterilizes, and restocks lab glassware and supplies so experiments can run.
Collects dirty glassware from labs, runs industrial washers and autoclaves, and restocks shelves—often a first job in science.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. A high school diploma or working toward one; labs train you on the job to clean, sterilize and restock glassware safely.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. Bigger automated washers and more disposable plastics cut some jobs; collecting and restocking stay hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to university labs, hospitals and biotech companies (or temp agencies) for lab wash or prep jobs
Classes: Biology, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 31-9099.
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