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Zifo

Lab Computing Technician

Framingham, MA · On-site

$19.50 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Zifo is looking for a Lab support technician to join our Lab Computing team. This position will work closely with the Lab computing team and clients to troubleshoot issues with hardware and software ...

Zifo

Lab Computing Technician

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Zifo is looking for a Lab support technician to join our Lab Computing team. This position will work closely with the Lab computing team and clients to troubleshoot issues with hardware and software ...

Zifo

Lab Computing Technician

Framingham, MA · On-site

$19.50 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Zifo is looking for a Lab support technician to join our Lab Computing team. This position will work closely with the Lab computing team and clients to troubleshoot issues with hardware and software ...

Zifo

Lab Computing Technician

Waltham, MA · On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Zifo is looking for a Lab support technician to join our Lab Computing team. This position will work closely with the Lab computing team and clients to troubleshoot issues with hardware and software ...

VulcanForms

Metallographic Lab Technician - 3rd shift

Devens, MA · On-site

$26 - $38/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential ... Job Purpose As the Metallographic Lab Technician at VulcanForms, Devens, MA , you will prepare ...

VulcanForms

Metallographic Lab Technician - Weekend Day

Devens, MA · On-site

$26 - $38/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential ... Job Purpose As the Metallographic Lab Technician at VulcanForms, Devens, MA , you will prepare ...

Pacelabs

Lab Technician 1

Mansfield, MA · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Find Your Place at Pace Join us as a Lab Technician in our Metals Prep department, where you'll put ... What You'll Do Support all laboratory sample-related activities, including preservation ...

Pacelabs

Lab Technician 1

Mansfield, MA · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Find Your Place at Pace Join us as a Lab Technician in the Metals Prep department, where you'll put ... What You'll Do Support all laboratory sample-related activities, including preservation ...

VulcanForms

Metallographic Lab Technician - 2nd shift

Devens, MA · On-site

$26 - $38/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential ... Job Purpose As the Metallographic Lab Technician at VulcanForms, Devens, MA , you will prepare ...

Zifo

Lab Computing Technician

Waltham, MA · On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Zifo is looking for a Lab support technician to join our Lab Computing team. This position will work closely with the Lab computing team and clients to troubleshoot issues with hardware and software ...

Compass Group

LAB SERVICES ASSISTANT

Andover, MA · On-site

$22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provides glassware and lab consumable support to R&D scientists. * Purges and maintains lab coat levels in airlocks and staging areas. * Replenishes stock locations of glassware to minimum levels.

Compass Group USA

LAB SERVICES ASSISTANT

Andover, MA · On-site

$22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provides glassware and lab consumable support to R&D scientists. * Purges and maintains lab coat levels in airlocks and staging areas. * Replenishes stock locations of glassware to minimum levels.

Pacelabs

Overnight Lab Technician 1

Mansfield, MA · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support all laboratory sample-related activities, including preservation, preparation, processing, and maintenance. * Maintain and update appropriate documentation and databases. * Participate in ...

Pace Analytical Services

Lab Technician 1

Mansfield, MA

$18 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Find Your Place at Pace ® Join us as a Lab Technician in the Metals Prep department, where you'll ... What You'll Do • Support all laboratory sample-related activities, including preservation ...

Pace

Lab Technician 1

Mansfield, MA · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Find Your Place at Pace ® Join us as a Lab Technician in our Metals Prep department, where you'll ... What You'll Do • Support all laboratory sample-related activities, including preservation ...

Pace Analytical Services

Lab Technician 1

Mansfield, MA

$18 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Find Your Place at Pace ® Join us as a Lab Technician in our Metals Prep department, where you'll ... What You'll Do • Support all laboratory sample-related activities, including preservation ...

Pace

Lab Technician 1

Mansfield, MA · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Find Your Place at Pace ® Join us as a Lab Technician in the Metals Prep department, where you'll ... What You'll Do • Support all laboratory sample-related activities, including preservation ...

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How much do lab support jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab support in Massachusetts is $25.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $28.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lab support professional?

To thrive as a Lab Support professional, you need a solid understanding of laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and basic scientific principles, often backed by a degree or coursework in a science-related field. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, inventory management systems, and safety certification (such as OSHA) is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate experiment support, maintain a safe work environment, and enable smooth laboratory operations.

What are some common challenges faced by lab support professionals, and how can they be addressed?

Lab Support professionals often face challenges such as managing multiple tasks simultaneously, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Balancing the demands of supporting researchers while handling routine maintenance requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective communication with scientists and other team members can help prioritize urgent tasks and streamline workflows. Regular training and proactive equipment checks can also minimize disruptions and help Lab Support staff stay ahead of potential issues.

What is a lab support?

Lab support roles refer to positions that assist scientists, researchers, or technicians in maintaining laboratory operations. Responsibilities typically include preparing equipment and materials, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, managing inventory, and ensuring lab safety protocols are followed. Lab support staff play a critical role in keeping experiments and research running smoothly by handling essential tasks that allow researchers to focus on scientific work. These roles can be found in academic, clinical, or industrial laboratories.

What is the difference between Lab Support vs Lab Technician?

AspectLab SupportLab Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingAssociate degree or certification in laboratory sciences
Work EnvironmentAssisting lab staff, preparing materials, cleaning equipmentPerforming tests, analyzing samples, recording data
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, research labsMedical labs, research institutions, diagnostic centers

Lab Support roles typically involve assisting laboratory staff with preparation and maintenance tasks, requiring minimal formal education. Lab Technicians perform more technical tasks like testing and analysis, often requiring specialized certifications. Both roles are essential in laboratory settings, but Lab Technicians have more technical responsibilities and qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Lab Support job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,045 per year, or $25.5 per hour.

Lab Computing Technician

Zifo

Framingham, MA • On-site

$19.50 - $26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Locations:
Cambridge, MA
Framingham, MA
Waltham, MA

**This role will require full-time on-site presence at a client site in the greater Boston area**

**This role is not eligible for relocation assistance**

Zifo is looking for a Lab support technician to join our Lab Computing team. This position will work closely with the Lab computing team and clients to troubleshoot issues with hardware and software in the pharmaceutical laboratory setting.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the end-user desktop including, but not limited to, troubleshooting issues, implementing approved software, and removing older software versions
  • Setting-up, maintenance and administration of end user computer devices and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations
  • Some troubleshooting of lab instruments\lab computer systems interfaces. Assist in data storage solutions
  • Duties will include troubleshooting and repair of OS's, MS Office Suite products including Outlook email and calendar issues, a variety of 3rd party software applications, hardware issues, laptop parts replacement, imaging, data wiping, asset control, and detailed ticket documentation

Required Skills:

  • Excellent attention to detail, customer service skills, multi-tasking skills, ticket management/documentation skills, written and verbal communication skills are required
  • Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Provide positive customer experiences when working with users
  • Can manage multiple projects / tickets simultaneously
  • Quicky diagnose issues and work to resolve
  • Adapt to an ever-changing environment

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Associate Degree or technical institute degree or equivalent experience required
  • Prior experience in IT Deskside/Desktop break/fix support or similar role
  • Excellent Windows 7/10 and Microsoft Office Suite (including O365) trouble shooting skills, as well as hardware trouble shooting skills
  • Experience in using a ticket system experience is a plus

A successful Zifo-ite is:

  • Independent, Self-Motivated & Results driven
  • Willing & able to quickly acquire new Technical Skills & Business Principles
  • A critical thinker who possesses logical reasoning
  • Curious and always looking for creative solutions to complex problems

Benefits

CURIOSITY DRIVEN, SCIENCE FOCUSED, EMPLOYEE BUILT. Our culture is unlike any other, one where we debate, challenge ourselves, and interact with all alike. We are a curious bunch, characterized by our passion to learn and spirit of teamwork. Zifo is a global R&D solutions provider focused on the industries of Pharma, Biotech, Manufacturing QC, Medical Devices, specialty chemicals and other research-based organizations. Our team’s knowledge of science and expertise in technology help Zifo better serve our customers around the globe, including 18 of the Top 20 Biopharma companies.

We look for Science – Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology etc. We possess scientific and technical knowledge and bear professional and personal goals. While we have a “no doors” policy to promote free access within, we do have a tough door to walk in. We search with a two-point agenda – technical competency and cultural adaptability.

We offer a competitive compensation package including accrued vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401k with company matching, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

If you share these sentiments and are prepared for the atypical, then Zifo is your calling!

Zifo is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.