Biological Technicians — Skills Profile
Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.
Skills Overview
Skills (35)
Knowledge Areas (33)
Biology
5.7
Chemistry
3.9
Computers and Electronics
3.8
English Language
3.8
Mathematics
3.5
Education and Training
2.7
Administrative
2.3
Law and Government
2.1
Public Safety and Security
2.0
Mechanical
2.0
Physics
1.9
Administration and Management
1.9
Communications and Media
1.8
Customer and Personal Service
1.8
Engineering and Technology
1.8
Transportation
1.8
Production and Processing
1.7
Medicine and Dentistry
1.7
Personnel and Human Resources
1.7
Psychology
1.5
Geography
1.5
Telecommunications
1.4
Design
1.4
Economics and Accounting
1.4
Sociology and Anthropology
1.3
Therapy and Counseling
1.3
Building and Construction
1.2
Sales and Marketing
1.2
Philosophy and Theology
1.2
History and Archeology
1.2
Foreign Language
1.1
Fine Arts
1.1
Food Production
1.0
Abilities (52)
Oral Comprehension
4.6
Written Comprehension
4.1
Inductive Reasoning
4.1
Near Vision
4.1
Oral Expression
4.0
Problem Sensitivity
4.0
Deductive Reasoning
4.0
Written Expression
3.9
Information Ordering
3.9
Category Flexibility
3.9
Flexibility of Closure
3.8
Mathematical Reasoning
3.5
Selective Attention
3.5
Speech Recognition
3.5
Speech Clarity
3.5
Fluency of Ideas
3.3
Far Vision
3.3
Originality
3.1
Number Facility
3.1
Perceptual Speed
3.1
Visualization
3.1
Arm-Hand Steadiness
3.0
Finger Dexterity
3.0
Visual Color Discrimination
3.0
Manual Dexterity
2.9
Speed of Closure
2.8
Control Precision
2.8
Multilimb Coordination
2.6
Memorization
2.5
Time Sharing
2.5
Wrist-Finger Speed
2.3
Static Strength
2.3
Trunk Strength
2.3
Auditory Attention
2.3
Dynamic Strength
2.1
Hearing Sensitivity
2.1
Response Orientation
2.0
Reaction Time
2.0
Stamina
2.0
Extent Flexibility
2.0
Depth Perception
2.0
Gross Body Coordination
1.8
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.8
Rate Control
1.6
Explosive Strength
1.4
Spatial Orientation
1.1
Speed of Limb Movement
1.1
Night Vision
1.1
Glare Sensitivity
1.1
Sound Localization
1.1
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Peripheral Vision
1.0
Interest Profile (RIASEC)
Conventional
5.6
Realistic
5.6
Investigative
5.4
Social
2.0
Enterprising
1.3
Artistic
1.2