Biological Technicians

Code: 19-4021.00
Zone 4
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Annual Median Salary
£57,510
Range: £40,330 - £84,940
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed
Job Zone 4
Industry Demand
Average
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Occupational Profile & What They Do

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.

Alternative Tech Titles

Biological Science Lab Tech (Biological Science Laboratory Technician) Biological Science Technician (Biological Science Tech) Biologist Aide Biologist Technician (Biologist Tech) Environmental Technician (Environmental Tech) Fisheries Biological Technician (Fisheries Biological Tech) Marine Fisheries Technician (Marine Fisheries Tech) Microbiology Technician (Microbiology Tech) Research Assistant Research Associate

Daily Duties & Technical Responsibilities

  • Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
  • Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
  • Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.

Core Technology, Languages & Tools

Analytical or scientific software
Laboratory information management system LIMS SAS
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Photoshop Graphics software

Skills, Knowledge & Engineering Competencies

Basic Skills
reading work related information listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Math and Science
biology chemistry
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Verbal
listen and understand what people say communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information order or arrange things
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands

Live UK Vacancies for Biological Technicians

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Science Technician
CV-Library Tower Hamlets, Greater London Permanent £100 - £170/day
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Cell biologist
CV-Library Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Permanent £35000 - £40000/annum
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Production Technician (production Tech)
CV-Library Hingham Temporary £12.83/hour Weekly Pay
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School Science Technician
CV-Library Bromley, London Contract £15.00 - £16.00/hour
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Science Technician - Lewisham
CV-Library Lewisham, London Contract £14 - £17/hour
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Salary Expectations
10th Percentile (Junior): £40,330
Median Annual (Mid-Level): £57,510
90th Percentile (Lead / Senior): £84,940
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#realistic interests #biology #equipment #supply #plant #laboratory instrument #information #field equipment #animal #operational data