How to become a lab assistant with no experience?

The qualifications you need to become a lab assistant with no previous experience vary, depending on where you work. Lab assistants who work with non-medical researchers need an associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant science discipline. Medical lab assistants typically need an associate degree or postsecondary certificate in medical laboratory technology or a related field. Most employers provide training for lab assistants with no experience before the official start of your employment. You usually do not need a license to work in a research laboratory, but some states require licenses for medical lab assistants, so make sure to check the criteria where you live.