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Science TechnicianAlternative titles

Kaihangarau Pūtaiao

This job is sometimes referred to as:

Chemistry Technician
Earth Science Technician
Life Science Technician
School Laboratory Technician

Science technicians help scientists carry out research, testing and experiments in areas of science such as chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences, and physical sciences.

Contact us

Call us on 0800 222 733

Pay

Science technicians with less than five years' experience usually earn
$36K-$45K
per year
Senior science technicians with around 10 years' experience usually earn
$50K-$60K
per year

How many people are doing this job?

Year 2012
5,245
Year 2011
5,177
Year 2010
5,038

Job opportunities

Good

Chances of getting a job as a science technician are good due to increased funding for research in several areas of science.

How to get into this job

Useful school subjects

Agriculture and Horticulture

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Physics

This job page includes information about:

Chemistry Technician

Earth Science Technician

Life Science Technician

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Janine Ryburn measuring out liquid onto some scales

Science technician Janine Ryburn carefully measures out some chemicals for an experiment

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Updated 15 Feb 2013