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.

• Artificial Inseminator
• Artificial-Breeding Technician
• Biological Aide
• Biology Specimen Technician
• Blood Tester, Fowl
• Dairy Technologist
• Feed-Research Aide
• Fiber Technologist
• Herbarium Worker
• Laboratory Assistant, Culture Media
• Laboratory Technician, Artificial Breeding
• Poultry Inseminator
• Seed Analyst

• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
• Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
• Conduct or supervise operational programs such as fish hatcheries, greenhouses and livestock production programs.
• Conduct research or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
• Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses to evaluate the quantity or quality of physical or chemical substances in food or other products.
• Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
• Feed livestock or laboratory animals.
• Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
• Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
• Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed.
• Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
• Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.
• Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
• Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.
• Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.

• adhere to safety procedures
• analyze biological research, test, or analysis data
• analyze chemical experimental, test, or analysis data or findings
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• collect blood or tissue samples
• collect samples for testing
• collect scientific or technical data
• collect statistical data
• communicate technical information
• compile numerical or statistical data
• conduct analyses or tests of biological material samples
• conduct analyses or tests of organic compounds
• conduct field research or investigative studies
• conduct laboratory research or experiments
• conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
• conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
• conduct tests or analyses of blood samples
• create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
• cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations
• develop or maintain databases
• develop tables depicting data
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• examine biological or other material specimens under microscope
• explain complex mathematical information
• feed or water animals
• follow infectious materials procedures
• follow microbiology procedures
• follow safe waste disposal procedures
• identify animal species
• inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
• isolate and identify micro-organisms
• maintain laboratory or field equipment
• maintain records, reports, or files
• measure, weigh, or count products or materials
• observe production, experimental, or developmental activities
• obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
• perform statistical analysis
• prepare biological specimens for examination
• prepare reports
• prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
• prepare technical reports or related documentation
• prepare vaccines, biologicals, or serums
• recognize disease or parasites in animals
• recognize plant diseases
• recognize tree or forest plant species
• record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
• research human or animal disease
• set up or calibrate laboratory equipment
• sterilize or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment
• understand drug products
• use biological research techniques
• use biological testing instruments
• use chemical testing or analysis procedures
• use clinical sterilizing technique
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use hazardous materials information
• use health or sanitation standards
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use knowledge of metric system
• use knowledge of vivisection
• use laboratory equipment
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use microscope
• use nutrition research techniques
• use precision measuring tools or equipment
• use quality assurance techniques
• use quantitative research methods
• use relational database software
• use scientific research methodology
• use spreadsheet software
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• work as a team member