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19-4021.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Biological Technicians

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

Primary Directive

Assist in biological research and analysis to support scientific findings.

Execution Steps
  1. 1

    Collect biological samples

    Gather samples such as blood, soil, and plants for research purposes.

  2. 2

    Operate laboratory equipment

    Set up and maintain laboratory equipment for experiments and analyses.

  3. 3

    Record experimental data

    Monitor experiments and log production and test data for evaluation.

  4. 4

    Analyze and interpret data

    Evaluate experimental data to write reports summarizing findings.

  5. 5

    Ensure compliance with standards

    Monitor laboratory work to ensure adherence to established protocols.

Toolbox Requirements
Adobe AcrobatAdobe PhotoshopESRI ArcGIS softwareMicrosoft .NET FrameworkMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WordSAS

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.