17/07/2026
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🚨 8 reasons why your laboratory technician cv is getting rejected!
is your cv not getting responses? you might be making these critical mistakes! 👇
❌ mistake 1 — equipment without proficiency
listing HPLC, GC, PCR, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, ELISA & LIMS without indicating actual proficiency level or hands-on experience
❌ mistake 2 — unquantified achievements
not quantifying testing accuracy, sample processing volumes, quality improvements, turnaround time reductions or compliance performance
❌ mistake 3 — missing core competencies
omitting sample preparation, laboratory analysis, QC, calibration, method validation, microbiological testing & chemical analysis expertise
❌ mistake 4 — no ATS keywords
missing critical keywords: laboratory technician, quality control, sample analysis, GLP, GMP, ISO 17025, calibration, LIMS & laboratory safety
❌ mistake 5 — duties over contributions
describing routine laboratory duties instead of demonstrating measurable contributions to QA, process efficiency, testing accuracy & regulatory compliance
❌ mistake 6 — missing compliance experience
omitting laboratory documentation, SOP implementation, equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, inventory management & internal quality audits
❌ mistake 7 — no safety & QMS mention
not mentioning laboratory safety protocols, data recording, regulatory compliance, analytical instrument troubleshooting & quality management systems
❌ mistake 8 — poor formatting & structure
lengthy paragraphs, inconsistent sections & ATS-unfriendly resume structure
✅ a successful MLT cv must demonstrate:
🔹 technical laboratory expertise
🔹 analytical accuracy & testing reliability
🔹 QA & regulatory compliance knowledge
🔹 measurable contributions to laboratory efficiency
🔹 ATS-optimized formatting & structure
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