The Effect of Training and Competence on The Performance of Laboratory Assistant Through Job Satisfaction as Intervening Variable

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of training and competence on the performance of laboratory assistant (PLP) in Jember University through job satisfaction as an intervening variable. This research is an explanatory quantitative study with a total sample of 57 people and the method of data analysis using PLS (Partial Least Square). The results of the study are that training has a negative and not significant effect on the performance of laboratory assistant, competence has a positive and significant effect on the performance of laboratory assistant, training has a positive and not significant effect on job satisfaction of laboratory assistant, competence has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction of laboratory assistant and job satisfaction has a positive and not significant effect on the performance of laboratory assistant.