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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 Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-4021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 46,130.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 22.00
Currently, there are 74,720 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Biological Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Biological Science Laboratory Technician”

Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
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.
Conduct research or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
Feed livestock or laboratory animals.
Conduct or supervise operational programs such as fish hatcheries, greenhouses and livestock production programs.
Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.
Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.
Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed.

Related Technology & Tools

Amino acid analyzers
Gel chromatography equipment
Volumetric glassware
Laboratory ovens
Refrigerated centrifuges
Homogenizers
Personal computers
Agitators
Hematology cell counters
Microplate readers
Autoclaves
Liquid nitrogen freezers
Microcentrifuges
Hybridization ovens
Waterbaths
Laser printers
Titration burets
Biological containment hoods
Anaerobic growth chambers
Ultracentrifuges
Inherit sequencing analysis systems
Electrophoresis boxes
Microplate shakers
Vacuum dehydration units
Analytical balances
High-voltage electrophoresis apparatus
Petri dishes
Polymerase chain reaction PCR thermocyclers
Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA synthesizers
Drying ovens
Automatic pipetters
Fluorometers
Electrophorators
Ultraviolet water purification systems
Stirring hotplates
Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA sequencers
Automated cell counters
Notebook computers
Incubators
Inoculating loops
Bioanalyzers
Protein sequencers
Fluoride electrodes
Gel imaging apparatus
Automated microplate ELISA readers
Multichannel pipetters
Test tubes
Inverted microscopes
pH meters
Water jacketed incubators
Light/tissue culture microscopes
Coulter counters
Paraffin embedding consoles
Microplate washers
Liquid handling robots
Balances
Incubator microscopes
Sterilizers
Robotic laboratory equipment
Ultralow freezers
Centrifuges
Polymerase chain reaction PCR equipment
Automated tissue/slide stainers
Cytofluorographs
Conductivity meters
Ultrasonic cleaners
Imaging systems
Full-face respirators
Ultramicrotomes
Radioactive counters
Glass washers
Flow cytometers
Aerobic growth chambers
Gas chromatographs GC
Spectrophotometers
Dissection microscopes
Distillation equipment

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