Biological technicians assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. They set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results.
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- Biological Technicians
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What do they typically do
- Clean, maintain, and prepare supplies and work areas
- Conduct research or assist in conducting 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
- Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed
- Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities
- Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment
- Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.9%
Job Opening 269
Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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