Laboratory Technicians are graduates of BS Chemistry/Pharmacy/Medical Technology/Radiology Technology/Nursing, or an equivalent related medical course who posses necessary licenses as Registered Medical Technologist (RMT), Registered Pharmacist (RPh), Registered Chemist (RCh) or Registered Medical Laboratory Technician (RMLT).

1. Excellent eyesight, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination
2. Familiarity in using medical tools and equipment
3. Ability to observe good medical practices and ethical standards
4. Ability to read and understand instructions
5. Excellent report writing skills and explaining results
6. Excellent organization and time management skills

The tuition fee in private colleges and universities for a BS in Chemistry ranges from P50,000-P60,000 per semester while public colleges and universities offer courses free of tuition.

Agribusiness
Construction
Manufacturing
Mining and Quarrying

Laboratory technicians may gain years of experience and trainings to specialize in one of many areas of laboratory science, such as immunology, histotechnology, or clinical chemistry. They may advance to technologist positions.