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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 “Lab Supervisor”

Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
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.
Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed.
Conduct research or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.
Conduct or supervise operational programs such as fish hatcheries, greenhouses and livestock production programs.
Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.
Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
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.

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Ultrasonic cleaners
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Balances
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Electrophoresis boxes
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Analytical balances
Petri dishes
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Imaging systems
Centrifuges
Aerobic growth chambers
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