A qualified person who does practical work in a laboratory or scientific institution.
Skilled worker; may refer to one’s degree of expertise, such as a surgeon being a superb technician.
A specialist in the technical details of a subject or process. A technologist is skilled in the application of knowledge for practical purposes. The distinction between the terms “technician” and “technologist” is not clear, particularly when they are used in the health care field.
An individual who has the knowledge and skill required to carry out specific technical procedures. This individual usually has a diploma from a specialized school or an associate degree from college or has received training through preceptorship. Particular technicians are listed under the first word.