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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 “Microbiology Analyst”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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