Biological Technician
- Ideal for those passionate about supporting scientific discoveries and innovations.
- Contribute to groundbreaking research that advances health and environmental solutions.
- Engage with cutting-edge technology and diverse biological samples daily.
💰 Earn $49K-$79K
📚 Bachelor Degree
Overview
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.Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Conduct research, or assist in the conducting of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
- Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
- Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
- Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
- Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Job security
- Accomplishing things
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