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Biological Technicians

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.

Median salary (BLS)

$57,510

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$40k – $85k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

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Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $119,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Biological Technicians Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Biological Technicians

    Entry / Junior

    $40,330

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Biological Technicians

    Established

    $57,510

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Biological Technicians

    Senior

    $71,225

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Key skills

A typical day

  • •Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
  • •Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
  • •Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
  • •Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
  • •Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.

Fields of study

Any field

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