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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 “Biology Research Assistant”

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

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