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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 Research Assistant”

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.
Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
Feed livestock or laboratory animals.
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.
Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.
Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.
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.
Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
Conduct or supervise operational programs such as fish hatcheries, greenhouses and livestock production programs.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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