Resume guide: Lab technician
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Example: Amelia's lab technician CV
Amelia is still quite junior, but she has managed to make her resume beam with confidence, she really seem to be a highly competent junior lab technician.
However, there is always room for improvement, so follow along!
Lab technician CV — summary section
As a lab technician you really have to be safety-oriented and have an eye for details, so it is good that Amelia stresses these points about herself. But can she help the hiring manager see these parts of her even clearer?
For instance, she could expand on the safety and detail-oriented parts:
With 2+ years of experience in research laboratories, I am a detail-oriented and analytical Lab Technician known for my keen eye for precision, commitment to accuracy, and strict adherence to safety protocols. I prioritize creating a secure working environment by maintaining a vigilant approach to prevent potential hazards. Proficient in advanced laboratory techniques and equipment, I consistently deliver dependable and reproducible results.
Regardless, Amelia's summary is good, but it is all about highlighting the best parts and get attention of the recruiter.
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Lab technician CV — experience section
Amelia only has one relevant work experience, but it is a good one. Note how she ensures to tells us about her experiences of "using appropriate software and statistical methods", "Communicate and collaborate", and "Train new lab assistants and interns". This helps build trust in Amelia's skills and competencies; it ensures that the hiring manager is more likely to believe that Amelia is highly proficient as a lab technician.
Typically I prefer shorter descriptions for the work experiences than what Amelia has provided, but this is a balance! Since Amelia only has one relevant experience it is actually good that she writes a bit more about it. After all, the goal is to showcase all your amazing experience.
Lab technician CV — education section
I really like Amelia's education section, it tells a story of a person who started off in biology and then focused towards laboratory science. It ties really well into the big picture of her resume.
Note however that she has placed her bachelor degree from 2019 above her community-college certificate from 2020 (see above). This is completely OK, since the bachelor degree is her highest degree, but my suggestion is that she switch this order.
The reasons for placing the laboratory-science certificate above the bachelor degree are the following: (i) the certificate is more recent and, more importantly, (ii) the certificate is more relvant for the job she is targeting. Read more about the education section here.
Lab technician CV — skills section
Amelia has placed her skills section almost at the bottom of the resume, which I agree is correct. Actual experiences are more relevant than a list of skills. Read more about the ordering of sections here.
Note also how Amelia is listing both hard and soft skills in her list (see above), which is really good. Most employers want to hire people, not machines, so make sure to show your human side.
Lab technician CV — references section
Finally, Amelia has added a references section with the standard text "References available on request". This is not a necessary section, but it can make the resume look more complete. In Amelia's case I think that this references section helps make the resume look more professional.