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Career: Biological Technicians
Job Description
Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas. |
95
|
Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment. |
94
|
Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities. |
89
|
Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties. |
81
|
Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings. |
79
|
Conduct research or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals. |
78
|
Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed. |
66
|
Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards. |
65
|
Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel. |
63
|
Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences. |
57
|
Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination. |
45
|
Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems. |
44
|
Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations. |
40
|
Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses to evaluate the quantity or quality of physical or chemical substances in food or other products. |
26
|
Conduct or supervise operational programs such as fish hatcheries, greenhouses and livestock production programs. |
20
|
Feed livestock or laboratory animals. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
72
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
72
|
Processing Information
|
71
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
70
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
69
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
67
|
Getting Information
|
64
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
63
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
63
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
62
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
56
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
56
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
56
|
Thinking Creatively
|
48
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
48
|
Interacting With Computers
|
46
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
45
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
44
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
43
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
43
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
39
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
37
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
36
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
36
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
33
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
32
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
32
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
32
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
32
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
32
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
25
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
24
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
23
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
21
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
21
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
20
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
20
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
17
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
12
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
8
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
8
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|