Biological Technicians

What Does a Biological Technicians Do?

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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
• 2Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
• 3Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
• 4Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
• 5Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
• 6Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
• 7Input data into databases.
• 8Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.

Required Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Thinking
• Active Listening
• Science
• Active Learning
• Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe Photoshop
• BD Biosciences CellQuest
• BoxShade
• ClustalW
• Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
• Database software
• ESRI ArcGIS software
• Gene Codes Sequencher
• Gene Runner

Biological Technicians Salary