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Career Area: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-506-1
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4303.5
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
Lab assistant with safety glasses and a syringe

Laboratory Science Assistant Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Chemical Technician
Dairy Laboratory Technician
Environmental Laboratory Technician
Food Laboratory Technician
Water & Wastewater Laboratory Technician
Chemical Assistant
Dairy Laboratory Assistant
Environmental Laboratory Assistant
Food Laboratory Assistant
Water & Wastewater Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Science Assistant Programs

Put your love of science to work in a rewarding career. This program will prepare you for entry-level employment in food, water, environmental, wastewater treatment or other industrial laboratory settings. You’ll learn lab procedures as you perform a variety of test projects involving biology, chemistry, DNA science and microbiology. Gain plenty of hands-on experience in the lab, where you will focus on safety and quality assurance.

Laboratory Science Assistant Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Fox Valley Laboratory Science Assistant at Fox Valley

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. About 250,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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