The Laboratory Technician Associate of Applied Science degree is offered to students seeking employment in scientific fields and laboratory environments. The degree offers options in Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician or Biological and Biotechnology Laboratory Technician.
For more information regarding credentialing and accreditation please see the Accreditation page.
This program may provide prior learning credit and extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions.
For more information see the Credit for Prior Learning page.
Associate of Applied Science
- Laboratory Technician Emphasis Biology AAS (curriculum map | catalog)
- Laboratory Technician Emphasis Medical and Clinical AAS (curriculum map | catalog)
One Year Certificate
Less-Than-One-Year Certificate
FAQ
What kind of jobs can I get with this degree?
The Laboratory Technician AAS prepares students for jobs in chemistry, biology, research and more!What will I learn?
Upon completion of the AAS in laboratory technician, students will be able to:
- Explain and properly apply the scientific method.
- Prepare written and oral scientific communications that use tables, graphs, and sample calculations to report results.
- Critically evaluate contributions to science reported in all forms of media and be able to identify valid approaches to scientific inquiry, problem-solving, and reporting.
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic laboratory skills common to clinical and non-clinical research laboratories.
- Design, perform, and analyze results of experiments using basic molecular biology methodologies and recombinant DNA techniques.
- Break down, clean, set-up, and run contemporary laboratory instrumentation.
- Apply the fundamentals of molecular biology theories, methodologies, and techniques.
- Apply Geographic Information System (GIS) skills to topographical data to identify problems, monitor environmental changes, carry out forecasting, identify trends, and prioritize workloads.
Careers for Laboratory Technicians
Median Annual Salary
- United States:
$61,890 - Oregon State:
$79,151 - Klamath Region:
$81,402
2025-2035 Employment Projection
8% GrowthEntry Level Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degreeProspective Jobs
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | Lab Assistant | Field Operations Specimen Technician |
| Biological Technician | Chemical Technician | Food Science Technician |
All data was gathered from the State of Oregon Employment Department and Bureau of Labor Statistics
State of Oregon Employment Department.