How do they match: Biological Technicians

Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

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.
Feed livestock or laboratory animals.
Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.
Place orders for laboratory equipment and supplies.
Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.

Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
Set up laboratory or field equipment.

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