Biological Technicians

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
2. 02Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
3. 03Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
4. 04Input data into databases.
5. 05Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
6. 06Conduct or supervise operational programs, such as fish hatcheries, greenhouses and livestock production programs.
7. 07Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
8. 08Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.
9. 09Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
10. 10Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed.
11. 11Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
12. 12Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.

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