A Day In The Life
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Industry
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Assist biological and medical scientists.
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Industry
Biological Technicians
Average
$41,870
ANNUAL
$20.13
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,310
ANNUAL
$14.09
HOURLY
Mid Level
$37,830
ANNUAL
$18.19
HOURLY
Expert Level
$61,040
ANNUAL
$29.34
HOURLY
Biological Technicians
640
Projected job openings through 2030
Biological Technicians
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Biological Technicians
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Biological Technicians
01
Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
02
Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
03
Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
04
Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
05
Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
06
Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
07
Input data into databases.
08
Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
09
Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.
10
Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
Biological Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Chemistry
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Science
SKILL
Active Learning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Oral Expression
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
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