Biological Technicians
Life, Physical, and Social Science
Biological Technicians support scientific research by assisting in laboratory operations, ensuring experiments run smoothly and data is accurately collected. Their work is vital to advancing medical, environmental, and biological studies, contributing to discoveries that improve health and sustainability. Daily tasks include preparing lab equipment, monitoring experiments, recording observations, and organizing samples for analysis. This role offers fulfillment through hands-on involvement in meaningful research, fostering both professional growth and the satisfaction of contributing to scientific progress.
What you might do
- Assist biological and medical scientists in research and experiments
- Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
- Monitor experiments and collect data and samples
- Make observations and record results accurately
- Analyze organic substances such as blood, food, and drugs
- Calculate and document experimental findings
AI & the future of this role
While AI can automate data collection and analysis, biological technicians often require manual dexterity for lab equipment, adaptability to unexpected experimental outcomes, and contextual judgment in sample handling—tasks where AI still lags. However, routine aspects like data recording are highly automatable.
Does Biological Technicians fit your values?
Take the free LostInCareer assessment to see personalized matches based on your core values—not just a personality label.
Related careers
Includes O*NET® 30.3 Database information by USDOL/ETA under CC BY 4.0; modified by LostInCareer. Wage/outlook from BLS. Attribution details