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Labortechniker

laboratory technician

noun la-BOR-tekh-nee-ker Rare

Also means

lab analyst

Usage Note

Labortechniker carry out analytical and experimental work under the supervision of scientists or doctors. Broader than Medizinisch-technischer Assistent (MTA); can work in chemistry, food, environmental, or materials labs.

Examples

"Der Labortechniker analysierte die Wasserproben auf Schadstoffe."

Natural Translation

The laboratory technician analysed the water samples for pollutants.

Literal Translation

The laboratory-technician analysed the water-samples for pollutants.

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