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- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Annual Median Wage$ 36,109$31,970
$61,464
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Growth RateSlow Growing
- Biological Technicians help biological and medical scientists conduct laboratory tests and experiments.
What do they typically do
- Set up, maintain, and clean laboratory instruments and equipment, such as microscopes, scales, pipets, and test tubes
- Gather and prepare biological samples, such as blood, food, and bacteria cultures, for laboratory analysis
- Conduct biological tests and experiments
- Document their work, including procedures, observations, and results
- Analyze experimental data and interpret results
- Write reports that summarize their findings
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.4%Job Opening 7Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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