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Overview for Biological Technicians

SOC Code: 19-4021
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  • Career Cluster

    Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

  • Career Pathway

    • Plant Systems

Occupation 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.

Annual Wages

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0$48,910 - Annual Median Wage$50K
  • 10th Percentile $36310
  • 25th Percentile $42720
  • Median $48910
  • 75th Percentile $58500
  • 90th Percentile $62670

Best Job Matches With Shared Skills

Occupation Average Wage Typical Entry Level Education Current Openings
Occupation
Biological Technicians
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100%
Average Wage
$50,140/year
$24.11/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Bachelor's degree
Current Openings
71
Occupation
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
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60%
Average Wage
$47,540/year
$22.86/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Associate degree
Current Openings
68
Occupation
Chemical Technicians
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57%
Average Wage
$55,770/year
$26.81/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Associate degree
Current Openings
47
Occupation
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
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57%
Average Wage
$61,590/year
$29.61/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Associate degree
Current Openings
6
Occupation
Nuclear Technicians
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56%
Average Wage
Unavailable/year
Unavailable/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Associate degree
Current Openings
4

Current Openings by County

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Number of Jobs

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0Number of JobsBase-Year 2022Projected-Year 20320250500750100012501500Highcharts.com
Average Annual
  • Job Growth 1.36%
  • Job Openings 164

5 Most Recent Job Openings

Research & Development Intern
R&D Technician
Lab Support Tech (Tue-Sat 2nd Shift)
Research Technologist I
R&d Technician
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Common Job Titles

  • Biological Science Laboratory Technician
  • Microbiology Technician
  • Research Assistant
  • Specimen Technician
  • Artificial Breeding Technician

Typical Tasks

  • Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
  • Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
  • Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
  • Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
  • Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
  • Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
  • Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
  • Input data into databases.
  • Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
  • Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.