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.
56 alternate job titles:
Aquatic Technician (Aquatic Tech)
Aquatics Technician
Artificial Breeding Laboratory Technician (Artificial Breeding Lab Tech)
Artificial Breeding Technician
Artificial Inseminator
Babcock Tester
Bacteriology Research Assistant
Bacteriology Technician
Biochemistry Technician
Biological Aide
Biological Field Technician (Biological Field Tech)
Biological Science Aide
Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Biological Science Lab Tech)
Biological Science Technician
Biological Technician
Biologist Aide
Biology Laboratory Assistant
Biology Research Assistant
Biology Specimen Technician
Biomedical Technician
Bioprocess Associate
Biotechnician
Biotechnologist
Botany Laboratory Assistant
Culture Media Laboratory Assistant
Dairy Technologist
Downstream Biomanufacturing Technician
Downstream Technician
Environmental Technician
Extraction Technician (Extraction Tech)
Feed Research Aide
Fiber Technologist
Fowl Blood Tester
Game Technician
Herbarium Worker
Laboratory Assistant
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Worker
Marine Fisheries Technician
Medical Lab Assistant
Medical Research Assistant
Microbiology QC Tech (Microbiology Quality Control Technician)
Microbiology Technician
Microbiology Technologist
Poultry Inseminator
Research and Development Associate (R & D Associate)
Research Assistant
Research Associate
Research Specialist
Research Technician
Seed Analyst
Specimen Technician
Upstream Biomanufacturing Technician
Wildlife Biological Science Technician
Wildlife Biology Technician
Wildlife Technician
Salary Information
Biological Technicians: $52,000 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Record research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists. | Analysis |
| Assist engineers or scientists with research. | Analysis |
| Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to gain information about products or processes. | Analysis |
| Analyze chemical compounds or substances. | Analysis |
| Interpret research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards. | Maintenance |
| Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis. | General |
| Operate computers or computerized equipment. | General |
| Collect biological specimens. | General |
| Set up laboratory or field equipment. | General |
| Clean objects. | General |
| Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials. | General |
| Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. | General |
| Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms. | General |
| Care for plants or animals. | General |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | General |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Word processing software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| BD Biosciences CellQuest | Analytical or scientific software |
| BoxShade | Analytical or scientific software |
| ClustalW | Analytical or scientific software |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software |
| Gene Codes Sequencher | Analytical or scientific software |
| Gene Runner | Analytical or scientific software |
| Graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Harvard Graphics | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| IBM Lotus 1-2-3 | Spreadsheet software |
| Laboratory information management system LIMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| MapInfo MapMarker | Map creation software |
| Phrap | Analytical or scientific software |
| Phred | Analytical or scientific software |
| PolyBayes | Analytical or scientific software |
| Primer3 | Analytical or scientific software |
| Statistical software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Systat Software SigmaPlot | Analytical or scientific software |
| Systat Software TableCurve | Analytical or scientific software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS software | Geographic information system |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Thomson EndNote | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Environmental Professional | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Collector | Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Collector Trainer | Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association | Not Available |
| Fisheries Professional Associate | American Fisheries Society | Not Available |
| Laboratory Animal Technician | American Association for Laboratory Animal Science | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Laboratory Technologist | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
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