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.
Work Activities
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Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
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Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
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Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
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Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
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Input data into databases.
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Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
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Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.
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Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
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Feed livestock or laboratory animals.
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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.
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Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
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Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.
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Place orders for laboratory equipment and supplies.
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Conduct or supervise operational programs, such as fish hatcheries, greenhouses and livestock production programs.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Education Bachelor's degree
- Work Experience No work experience
- Training No on-the-job training
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Realistic: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.They do well at jobs that need:
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Attention to Detail
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Dependability
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Integrity
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Independence
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Analytical Thinking
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Cooperation
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Robotic or automated liquid handling systems
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Microbiology analyzers
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Manual or electronic hematology differential cell counters
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Inverted microscopes
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Deoxyribonucleic sequence analyzers
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Word processing software
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Graphics or photo imaging software
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Geographic information system
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Data base user interface and query software
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Analytical or scientific software
