Re: What training do i need to be a lab technician

In general, a college degree in science is required. You should go to a college where labs do independent research, not just classes that have labs as part of them--although those are important, too. Often, these colleges have a lot of part-time technician jobs available for students--after classes or during the summer. Sometimes, if a college is in your hometown, high school students can get these jobs. You may be doing mostly support work to begin with, helping out the lab by making chemical solutions or other small jobs, but eventually you should be able to do real research. As with any career possibility, it's always the best to actually do the job for a little while and see how things go. You may be surprised at how much you do or don't like it after some hands on experience. Good luck!

Michael