Biological Technicians

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 Task

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

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