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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 “Medical Lab Assistant”

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

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pH meters
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Incubators
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Hematology cell counters
Aerobic growth chambers
Waterbaths
Gel imaging apparatus
Dissection microscopes
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Fluorometers
Homogenizers
Laser printers
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Coulter counters
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Petri dishes
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Ultrasonic cleaners
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Notebook computers
Distillation equipment
Laboratory ovens
Test tubes
Ultralow freezers
Electrophorators
Protein sequencers
Gas chromatographs GC
Full-face respirators
Stirring hotplates
Biological containment hoods
Automated microplate ELISA readers
Ultraviolet water purification systems
Microplate readers
Fluoride electrodes
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Ultracentrifuges
Drying ovens
Ultramicrotomes
Autoclaves
Balances

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