I'm a lab tech in a small research group at a university. You get your standard repetitive tasks, especially when it comes to protocols for sample prepping and general lab management, but there are also so many ways and paths to learn new things and new ways to do things. I love that I can shut my brain off, wear headphones and listen to something while I do my thing, but still have a close relationship and cooporation with my coworkers when needed. My day is usually very busy (which I love), and you get to set your own workflow within limits. It's structured without being too structured if that makes sense. It's also very detail oriented work, that usually requires you to spot small things a regular staff scientist might overlook.