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.

  • Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
  • 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.
  • Input data into databases.
  • Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.

  • Analyze chemical compounds or substances.
  • Interpret research or operational data.
  • Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.
  • Record research or operational data.