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Biological Technicians

Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.65)
  2. Develop, improve - Data (4.07)
  3. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.07)
  4. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.07)
  5. Program - Data (4.07)
  6. Study, observe - Data (4.00)
  7. Listen - People (4.00)
  8. Research - Data (4.00)
  9. Use my brain - Data (3.95)
  10. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.90)
  11. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  12. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  13. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  14. Use my intuition - Data (3.62)
  15. Follow through, get things done - People (3.60)
  16. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.57)
  17. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.57)
  18. Imagine - Data (3.57)
  19. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.57)
  20. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  2. Active Listening (3.62)
  3. Science (3.62)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  1. Near Vision (3.75)
  2. Inductive Reasoning (3.62)
  3. Information Ordering (3.62)
  4. Selective Attention (3.62)
  5. Written Expression (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.65)
  2. Dependability (4.22)
  3. Integrity (4.14)
  4. Independence (4.12)
  5. Initiative (4.01)
  6. Analytical Thinking (3.95)
  7. Cooperation (3.83)
  8. Persistence (3.60)
  9. Achievement/Effort (3.54)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Documenting/Recording Information (4.39)
  2. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.20)
  3. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.16)
  4. Processing Information (4.07)
  5. Interacting With Computers (4.07)
  6. Getting Information (4.00)
  7. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.99)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.94)
  9. Analyzing Data or Information (3.90)
  10. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.70)
  11. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.62)
  12. Thinking Creatively (3.57)
  1. Record Test Results, Test Procedures, Or Inspection Data (4.39)
  2. Use Relational Database Software (4.07)
  3. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.07)
  4. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.07)
  5. Measure, Weigh, Or Count Products Or Materials (4.07)
  6. Develop Tables Depicting Data (4.07)
  7. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.07)
  8. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.07)
  9. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (4.07)
  10. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.00)
  11. Obtain Technical Support Instructions From Scientists Or Engineers (4.00)
  12. Collect Statistical Data (4.00)
  13. Research Human Or Animal Disease (4.00)
  14. Follow Microbiology Procedures (3.94)
  15. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (3.94)
  16. Follow Safe Waste Disposal Procedures (3.94)
  17. Use Quantitative Research Methods (3.94)
  18. Use Chemical Testing Or Analysis Procedures (3.94)
  19. Use Hazardous Materials Information (3.94)
  20. Use Health Or Sanitation Standards (3.94)
  21. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (3.94)
  22. Use Biological Research Techniques (3.94)
  23. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (3.94)
  24. Use Clinical Sterilizing Technique (3.94)
  25. Use Nutrition Research Techniques (3.94)
  26. Use Knowledge Of Vivisection (3.94)
  27. Use Quality Assurance Techniques (3.94)
  28. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (3.94)
  29. Use Scientific Research Methodology (3.94)
  30. Conduct Analyses Or Tests Of Biological Material Samples (3.90)
  31. Analyze Biological Research, Test, Or Analysis Data (3.90)
  32. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (3.90)
  33. Conduct Tests Or Analyses Of Blood Samples (3.90)
  34. Analyze Chemical Experimental, Test, Or Analysis Data Or Findings (3.90)
  35. Perform Statistical Analysis (3.90)
  36. Conduct Field Research Or Investigative Studies (3.90)
  37. Conduct Analyses Or Tests Of Organic Compounds (3.90)
  38. Conduct Laboratory Research Or Experiments (3.90)
  39. Conduct Standardized Qualitative Laboratory Analyses (3.90)
  40. Conduct Standardized Quantitative Laboratory Analyses (3.90)
  41. Observe Production, Experimental, Or Developmental Activities (3.70)
  42. Cultivate Micro-Organisms For Study, Testing, Or Medical Preparations (3.70)
  43. Examine Biological Or Other Material Specimens Under Microscope (3.62)
  44. Recognize Disease Or Parasites In Animals (3.62)
  45. Recognize Plant Diseases (3.62)
  46. Recognize Tree Or Forest Plant Species (3.62)
  47. Understand Drug Products (3.62)
  48. Identify Animal Species (3.62)
  49. Isolate And Identify Micro-Organisms (3.62)
  50. Create Mathematical Or Statistical Diagrams Or Charts (3.57)