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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 Aide”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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