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How much do night lab jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for night lab in the United States is $22.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Night Laboratory Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Night Laboratory Technician, you need a solid understanding of laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and typically an associate or bachelor's degree in a scientific field. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data management systems, and adherence to quality control standards are essential. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently during off-hours are important soft skills. These competencies ensure accurate results, maintain lab safety, and support efficient, reliable operations during nighttime shifts.

What is a Night Lab?

A Night Lab typically refers to a laboratory that operates during nighttime hours, allowing for scientific experiments, research, or testing to be conducted outside of regular daytime schedules. These labs are often found in medical, research, or educational settings where round-the-clock data collection or sample analysis is necessary. Night Labs are staffed by technicians, researchers, or students who work evening and overnight shifts to ensure continuous progress or monitoring. Working in a Night Lab may require flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently during nontraditional hours.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in a Night Lab, and how can they be managed?

Working in a Night Lab often involves unique challenges such as adjusting to overnight shifts, maintaining concentration during late hours, and quickly troubleshooting equipment issues when support staff may not be present. To manage these challenges, professionals typically follow strict sleep schedules, rely on strong communication with day-shift colleagues for smooth handovers, and develop a thorough understanding of lab protocols and equipment. Additionally, teamwork and clear documentation are crucial for ensuring that results remain consistent and accurate across shifts.

What is the difference between Night Lab vs Night Technician?

AspectNight LabNight Technician
Required CredentialsLaboratory science degree, certification may varyTechnical diploma or associate degree, certification often required
Work EnvironmentLaboratory setting, research or diagnostic labsLaboratory or clinical environment, hands-on technical work
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, research institutions, diagnostic labsHospitals, clinics, diagnostic labs
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Night Lab roles typically involve laboratory research or diagnostics with a focus on lab management and analysis, often requiring a science degree. Night Technicians perform technical tasks in labs or clinical settings, usually needing technical certifications or diplomas. Both roles operate during night shifts in similar environments, but Night Lab positions tend to be more research-oriented, while Night Technicians focus on technical procedures and equipment maintenance.

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Infographic showing various Night Lab job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,864 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Night Lab Technician

First Quality Enterprises, Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

First Quality rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

261st of 536 rated manufacturers

Job description

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.
Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you'll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.
We are seeking a Night Lab Technician for our First Quality Home Care Products facility located in Salt Lake City, UT. This position provides testing and other quality-related services to internal customers and ultimately assures product quality, integrity, and safety to the consumer under the direction of the QA Team Manager and QA management.
Primary responsibilities include:
  • Collect and perform analytical testing on finished products and check finished products for any defects incurred during the packaging process.
  • Collect and perform analytical testing on all in-process products.
  • Perform analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in the process.
  • Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment according to established procedures.
  • Communicate, retest, release, reject, investigate, and/or escalate as necessary during off-quality situations.
  • Block/release materials in the system and enter hold data into SAP or other tracking files.
  • Enter quality test results, scan paperwork into SAP, and monitor SAP for completion of inspections.
  • File quality documents and input and save quality data in the appropriate locations.
  • Provide support to the blending department to adjust out of spec product parameters.
  • Approve bottle color changes. Match/verify plastic component colors as needed.
  • Provide assistance to manufacturing personnel and/or process engineers during test runs and other production projects.
  • Collect, label, and store retain samples according to established procedures.
  • Keep quality work areas clean and organized.
  • Assist with training of associates in areas of expertise.
  • Must be in quality lab by start of shift and fully participate in shift hand off activities, including updates to escalations and action items.
  • Must continuously follow all safety policies and procedures on the job.
  • Must complete Compliance Trainings
  • For safety and business purposes, must have good communication skills including reading, writing, and must be able to communicate to others as well as be able to receive communication from others.
  • Maintain an awareness of and use Good Manufacturing Practices.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • College coursework in chemistry + post-secondary degree preferred
  • Quality experience
  • Experience with SAP, relevant ISO standards, and/or auditing preferred
  • Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner which enables the employee to get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
  • Work with local management team to drive and improve quality, environmental, safety, and energy results across the site within area of responsibility and where required to meet ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001 standards.
  • Must be well organized, thorough with all lab details and follow through with procedures as needed.
  • Must perform lab tests in a timely manner and deliver concise results with good integrity.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Have the ability to learn and adapt to Henkel processes and procedures
  • Able to do math computations and calculations.

What We Offer You
We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:
  • Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
  • Paid time off (three-week minimum)
  • Medical, dental and vision starting day one
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
  • Bundle of joy benefit (years' worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
  • ...and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

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