Biological Technicians
Life, Physical, and Social Science
Specimens have to be isolated, identified, and prepared before anyone can study them. Experiments are watched, production and test data logged, and results entered into databases or written up as short reports. Samples may be blood, water, soil, plants, or animals, and the instruments that handle them, including computer-linked equipment, need operating and upkeep. Support goes to scientists in health, agriculture, environmental science, and related fields. This tends to fit those who prefer methodical lab routines, careful observation, and turning measurements into clear notes.
Typical education: Bachelor’s Degree (4-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$57'510
Median Wage Market Position
$57'510
What you might do
- Take blood, water, soil, plant, and animal samples
- Run laboratory instruments, computers, and related equipment
- Watch experiments and record production and test data
- Isolate and prepare specimens for examination
- Write reports that summarize experimental findings
- Enter research data into laboratory databases
Skills that matter
- Sampling blood, water, soil, and plants
- Keeping experiment logs for scientists
- Reports that interpret test results
- Isolating and preparing lab specimens
- Operating computer-linked lab equipment
- Technical support for research scientists
AI & the future of this role
Setting up assays, handling samples, and watching live experiments still depend on careful lab technique. Automated instruments may absorb more measurement and first-pass analysis, yet protocol skill and anomaly spotting tend to remain valuable.
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