Experience Pre-entry experience is not needed Special entry requirements Practical laboratory skills, patience, and good attention to detail are essential. Likely to find opportunities in industry, the public sector eg hospitals and educational institutions are less likely to discriminate. Previous laboratory experience is an advantage. Competition Varies from moderate, for biological and environmental sciences to relatively low for physical sciences. Tips for entry Recruitment occurs as vacancies arise.
Speculative enquiries are often welcome.
More employers are now willing to accept graduate applications for technician work. Useful directories None applicable. None applicable Recruitment agencies Recruitment agencies sometimes handle vacancies. This Occupational Profile forms part of Prospects Planner , an advanced computer careers guidance program for use in higher education. The data is Careers Services Trust copyright.