Biological Technicians
O*NET Code: 19-4021.00
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Aquatic Technician (Aquatic Tech)Aquatics TechnicianArtificial Breeding Laboratory Technician (Artificial Breeding Lab Tech)Artificial Breeding TechnicianArtificial InseminatorBabcock TesterBacteriology Research AssistantBacteriology TechnicianBiochemistry TechnicianBiological AideBiological Field Technician (Biological Field Tech)Biological Science AideBiological Science Laboratory Technician (Biological Science Lab Tech)Biological Science TechnicianBiological TechnicianBiologist AideBiology Laboratory AssistantBiology Research AssistantBiology Specimen TechnicianBiomedical Technician
⚡ Skills (13)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Science4/100
Active Learning4/100
Writing3/100
Speaking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
+ 3 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (33)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Word processing software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
0BD Biosciences CellQuest
Analytical or scientific software
0BoxShade
Analytical or scientific software
0ClustalW
Analytical or scientific software
0Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Office suite software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Gene Codes Sequencher
Analytical or scientific software
0Gene Runner
Analytical or scientific software
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Graphics software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Harvard Graphics
Graphics or photo imaging software
0IBM Lotus 1-2-3
Spreadsheet software
0Laboratory information management system LIMS
Analytical or scientific software
0MapInfo MapMarker
Map creation software
0Phrap
Analytical or scientific software
0Phred
Analytical or scientific software
0PolyBayes
Analytical or scientific software
0Primer3
Analytical or scientific software
0Statistical software
Analytical or scientific software
0Systat Software SigmaPlot
Analytical or scientific software
0Systat Software TableCurve
Analytical or scientific software
0Thomson EndNote
Data base user interface and query software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Natural Sciences Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Bioinformatics Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Microbiologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Bioinformatics Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Geneticists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Biological Technicians → Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (55% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (12)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Science
Current: 4Target: 5
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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