Description
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.
Interests
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Conventional
Work Values
- Support
- Achievement
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Independence
- Analytical Thinking
Tasks
- 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.
- Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
- Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
- Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
Work Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Processing Information
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Getting Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Presentation software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Spreadsheet software
Abilities
- Inductive Reasoning
- Near Vision
- Oral Comprehension
- Information Ordering
- Oral Expression
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Science
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- Biology
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Computers and Electronics
- Chemistry
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Professional Collector TrainerCertifying Organization
Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
BCSI Quantitative Lab Skills ICertifying Organization
Bioscience Core Skills Institute
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Laboratory Animal TechnicianCertifying Organization
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Type
Core
Certificate name
Registered Environmental TechnicianCertifying Organization
National Environmental Health Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
BCSI Aseptic Technique- Lab BenchCertifying Organization
Bioscience Core Skills Institute
Type
Specialty
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $44,332 |
| Median (50%) | $50,793 |
| High (90%) | $62,944 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $50,867 |
| Mid Level | $58,722 |
| Senior Level | $70,567 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 83,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 88,600 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 7%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 7%
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