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Biologists

SOC 19-1020.01

Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Science

4.6

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Writing

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Active Learning

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Biology

4.8

English Language

4.2

Mathematics

4.0

Chemistry

3.5

Law and Government

3.5

Administration and Management

3.4

Customer and Personal Service

3.3

Computers and Electronics

3.2

Key Tasks

1Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.

2Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.

3Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.

4Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.

5Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.

Also Known As

Aquatic Biologist Aquatic Scientist Biological Scientist Biologist Botanist Clinical Laboratory Scientist Clinical Researcher Cytologist Dolphin Researcher Entomologist