Biologists — Skills Profile
Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.
Skills Overview
Skills (35)
Knowledge Areas (33)
Biology
6.2
Education and Training
5.6
English Language
4.8
Mathematics
4.5
Chemistry
4.5
Administrative
4.4
Administration and Management
4.1
Computers and Electronics
3.7
Communications and Media
3.5
Mechanical
3.5
Engineering and Technology
3.5
Personnel and Human Resources
3.4
Physics
3.4
Customer and Personal Service
3.1
Geography
3.0
Design
3.0
Psychology
2.9
Public Safety and Security
2.7
Production and Processing
2.4
Law and Government
2.4
Economics and Accounting
2.4
Sales and Marketing
2.4
Medicine and Dentistry
2.3
Building and Construction
2.2
Sociology and Anthropology
2.1
Transportation
1.9
Food Production
1.9
History and Archeology
1.7
Telecommunications
1.6
Therapy and Counseling
1.6
Philosophy and Theology
1.5
Foreign Language
1.4
Fine Arts
1.1
Abilities (52)
Written Comprehension
5.1
Oral Expression
5.1
Oral Comprehension
5.0
Written Expression
5.0
Inductive Reasoning
5.0
Category Flexibility
5.0
Deductive Reasoning
4.9
Mathematical Reasoning
4.3
Problem Sensitivity
4.1
Near Vision
4.1
Speech Recognition
4.1
Speech Clarity
4.1
Fluency of Ideas
4.0
Information Ordering
4.0
Flexibility of Closure
4.0
Originality
3.9
Far Vision
3.8
Number Facility
3.3
Memorization
3.0
Speed of Closure
3.0
Perceptual Speed
3.0
Visualization
3.0
Selective Attention
3.0
Visual Color Discrimination
3.0
Time Sharing
2.8
Arm-Hand Steadiness
2.8
Finger Dexterity
2.6
Depth Perception
2.1
Manual Dexterity
2.0
Control Precision
2.0
Multilimb Coordination
2.0
Static Strength
2.0
Trunk Strength
2.0
Auditory Attention
2.0
Wrist-Finger Speed
1.9
Extent Flexibility
1.9
Gross Body Coordination
1.9
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.9
Hearing Sensitivity
1.9
Stamina
1.8
Reaction Time
1.6
Dynamic Strength
1.6
Peripheral Vision
1.6
Sound Localization
1.6
Rate Control
1.5
Glare Sensitivity
1.5
Spatial Orientation
1.4
Night Vision
1.3
Response Orientation
1.1
Explosive Strength
1.1
Speed of Limb Movement
1.0
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Interest Profile (RIASEC)
Investigative
7.0
Conventional
4.5
Realistic
4.1
Enterprising
2.8
Social
2.6
Artistic
2.4