How much does a Laboratory Support Technician IV make in Chicago, IL? The average Laboratory Support Technician IV salary in Chicago, IL is $78,258 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $67,370 and $90,808. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Laboratory Support Technician IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Laboratory Support Technician IV Salary $57,457 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Laboratory Support Technician IV Salary $67,370 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Laboratory Support Technician IV Salary $78,258 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Laboratory Support Technician IV Salary $90,808 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Laboratory Support Technician IV Salary $102,234 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
25% $67,370 10% $57,457 90% $102,234 75% $90,808 $78,258 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Laboratory Support Technician IV need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Active Learning: Embracing new knowledge, skills, and industry conventions on a continuing basis.

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Calibration: In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.

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Patient Care: Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.

Active Learning 4.18%
Calibration 3.58%
Patient Care 1.79%
Others 90.45%

Job Description for Laboratory Support Technician IV

Laboratory Support Technician IV provides routine technical support for laboratory operations. Assembles, configures, and maintains equipment for use in tests and experiments. Being a Laboratory Support Technician IV is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining cleanrooms and equipment. Operates equipment, prepares chemical solutions, and performs analytical tests as assigned. Additionally, Laboratory Support Technician IV records test results and maintains records as instructed. Complies with all safety and operational procedures and policies. Typically requires an associate degree. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Laboratory Support Technician IV independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Laboratory Support Technician IV typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Laboratory Support Technician IV

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For Laboratory Support Technician IV, the upper level is Laboratory Supervisor and then progresses to Laboratory Senior Supervisor.

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Laboratory Support Technician IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Laboratory Support Technician IV, the highest Laboratory Support Technician IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Laboratory Support Technician IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Laboratory Support Technician IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Laboratory Support Technician IV salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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