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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 “Wildlife Biology Technician”

Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
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.
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.
Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.
Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed.
Feed livestock or laboratory animals.
Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.
Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
Conduct or supervise operational programs such as fish hatcheries, greenhouses and livestock production programs.
Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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