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Biological Technicians

SOC 19-4021.00

Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

Zone 4 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Critical Thinking

3.9

Active Listening

3.8

Science

3.8

Active Learning

3.5

Writing

3.4

Speaking

3.2

Monitoring

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Biology

4.4

English Language

3.8

Mathematics

3.3

Computers and Electronics

3.2

Chemistry

3.2

Education and Training

2.4

Clerical

2.2

Law and Government

2.1

Key Tasks

1Conduct research or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.

2Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.

3Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.

4Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.

5Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.

Also Known As

Aquatics Technician Artificial Breeding Laboratory Technician Artificial Breeding Technician Artificial Inseminator Babcock Tester Bacteriology Research Assistant Bacteriology Technician Biochemistry Technician Biological Aide Biological Science Aide