ONET Occupations » 19-1020.01

Biologists

Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.96)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.47)
  3. Handle, tend, feed - Things (4.44)
  4. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.44)
  5. Research - Data (4.44)
  6. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.42)
  7. Study, observe - Data (4.36)
  8. Use my intuition - Data (4.36)
  9. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.36)
  10. Consult - People (4.35)
  11. Develop, improve - Data (4.20)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (4.11)
  13. Program - Data (3.95)
  14. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.86)
  15. Imagine - Data (3.85)
  16. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.85)
  17. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.85)
  18. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.85)
  19. Speak - People (3.76)
  20. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  21. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  22. Listen - People (3.75)
  23. Solve problems - Data (3.70)
  24. Supervise, manage - People (3.70)
  25. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (3.69)
  26. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.69)
  27. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  28. Communicate well, in person - People (3.62)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Science (4.50)
  2. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  3. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  4. Active Listening (3.62)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  6. Writing (3.50)
  7. Speaking (3.50)
  8. Mathematics (3.50)
  9. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  2. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  4. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  5. Information Ordering (3.75)
  6. Category Flexibility (3.75)
  7. Oral Expression (3.62)
  8. Written Expression (3.62)
  9. Problem Sensitivity (3.62)
  10. Mathematical Reasoning (3.62)
  11. Near Vision (3.62)
  12. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  13. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.96)
  2. Integrity (4.75)
  3. Analytical Thinking (4.47)
  4. Dependability (4.33)
  5. Initiative (4.27)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.17)
  7. Persistence (4.11)
  8. Independence (4.11)
  9. Achievement/Effort (4.05)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.05)
  11. Cooperation (3.97)
  12. Self Control (3.94)
  13. Innovation (3.86)
  14. Leadership (3.83)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Documenting/Recording Information (4.53)
  2. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.44)
  3. Analyzing Data or Information (4.42)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.36)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.35)
  6. Getting Information (4.24)
  7. Processing Information (4.20)
  8. Interacting With Computers (3.95)
  9. Thinking Creatively (3.85)
  10. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.76)
  11. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.72)
  12. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.70)
  13. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.69)
  14. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.64)
  1. Record Test Results, Test Procedures, Or Inspection Data (4.53)
  2. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.44)
  3. Use Knowledge Of Vivisection (4.44)
  4. Follow Safe Waste Disposal Procedures (4.44)
  5. Use Teaching Techniques (4.44)
  6. Use Biological Research Techniques (4.44)
  7. Use Chemical Testing Or Analysis Procedures (4.44)
  8. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.44)
  9. Use Hazardous Materials Information (4.44)
  10. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.44)
  11. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (4.44)
  12. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (4.44)
  13. Follow Microbiology Procedures (4.44)
  14. Use Nutrition Research Techniques (4.44)
  15. Use Project Management Techniques (4.44)
  16. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.44)
  17. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.44)
  18. Use Plant Disease Control Techniques (4.44)
  19. Use Pollution Control Techniques (4.44)
  20. Conduct Standardized Quantitative Laboratory Analyses (4.42)
  21. Analyze Ecosystem Data (4.42)
  22. Perform Statistical Analysis (4.42)
  23. Analyze Biological Research, Test, Or Analysis Data (4.42)
  24. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.42)
  25. Analyze Chemical Experimental, Test, Or Analysis Data Or Findings (4.42)
  26. Forecast Or Predict Phenomena Based Upon Research Data (4.42)
  27. Conduct Analyses Or Tests Of Organic Compounds (4.42)
  28. Conduct Field Research Or Investigative Studies (4.42)
  29. Conduct Laboratory Research Or Experiments (4.42)
  30. Conduct Standardized Qualitative Laboratory Analyses (4.42)
  31. Conduct Analyses Or Tests Of Biological Material Samples (4.42)
  32. Examine Biological Or Other Material Specimens Under Microscope (4.36)
  33. Identify Animal Species (4.36)
  34. Identify Crop Characteristics (4.36)
  35. Identify Plant Characteristics (4.36)
  36. Recognize Disease Or Parasites In Animals (4.36)
  37. Isolate And Identify Micro-Organisms (4.36)
  38. Recognize Plant Diseases (4.36)
  39. Identify Insect Characteristics (4.36)
  40. Recognize Tree Or Forest Plant Species (4.36)
  41. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (4.35)
  42. Confer With Research Personnel (4.35)
  43. Research Human Or Animal Disease (4.24)
  44. Study Development Of Plants, Animals, Or Microscopic Organisms (4.24)
  45. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.24)
  46. Collect Academic Research Data (4.24)
  47. Collect Statistical Data (4.24)
  48. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (4.20)
  49. Develop Tables Depicting Data (4.20)
  50. Classify Plants, Animals, Or Other Natural Phenomena (4.20)
  51. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (3.95)
  52. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (3.95)
  53. Develop Or Maintain Databases (3.95)
  54. Use Relational Database Software (3.95)
  55. Use Spreadsheet Software (3.95)
  56. Develop New Products Based On Scientific Research Results (3.85)
  57. Develop Scientific Or Mathematical Hypotheses, Theories, Or Laws (3.85)
  58. Confer With Scientists (3.76)
  59. Make Presentations (3.76)
  60. Communicate Technical Information (3.76)
  61. Resolve Engineering Or Science Problems (3.70)
  62. Make Decisions (3.70)
  63. Select Animals To Be Bred (3.70)
  64. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (3.69)
  65. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (3.69)
  66. Explain Genetic Data (3.69)
  67. Plan Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (3.64)