Science and Engineering Technicians / Life Science Technicians

Biotechnical Technician

A biotechnical technician assists in biological and technical research, performing laboratory tasks such as preparing samples, operating equipment, and recording data under the supervision of scientists or engineers.

Average monthly gross

6,557 LSL

6 validated salaries

Median

6,865 LSL

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

4,650 LSL - 8,155 LSL

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Biotechnical Technician

ISCO

3141

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

6 records
Clear

By seniority

Junior 2 validated salaries
4,650 LSL 4,500 LSL - 4,800 LSL
Mid-level 2 validated salaries
6,905 LSL 6,500 LSL - 7,310 LSL
Senior 1 validated salaries
9,000 LSL 9,000 LSL - 9,000 LSL
Lead / Expert 1 validated salaries
7,230 LSL 7,230 LSL - 7,230 LSL

Yearly trend

6,557 LSL
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Lesotho 6,667 LSL 3
American Samoa 4,800 LSL 1
Canada 7,310 LSL 1
Switzerland 7,230 LSL 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Lesotho Flour Mills (Pty) Ltd 6,667 LSL 3
BluePeak Group 4,800 LSL 1
CGI 7,310 LSL 1
Novartis 7,230 LSL 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Biotech Technician Biotechnology Technician Biological Technician Life Sciences Technician

Skills

Hard skills

Laboratory Equipment Operation Sample Preparation Data Recording Microscopy Sterilization Techniques Cell Culture PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Spectrophotometry

Soft skills

Attention to Detail Analytical Thinking Team Collaboration Time Management Problem Solving

Tools

Microscope Centrifuge Autoclave Pipettes Incubator Spectrophotometer Thermal Cycler

Certifications

Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Certification Biosafety Certification Certified Laboratory Technician (CLT)

Employment context

Industries

Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals Medical Research Agriculture Environmental Science Academic Research

Company types

Research Laboratories Biotech Companies Pharmaceutical Companies Universities Government Agencies Contract Research Organizations

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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