Biological Technicians
Also called: Biological Technician, Research Associate, Laboratory Technician, Biological Science Laboratory Technician
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Conduct research or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
- Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
- Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Ideas and Logic
Verbal
Math
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Data base user interface and query software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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See more details at O*NET OnLine about biological technicians.