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Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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	Science Technicians

Many science technicians work indoors in laboratory settings, but certain technicians work outdoors, sometimes in remote locations. Most science technicians need some postsecondary training, such as an associate degree or a certificate in applied science or science-related technology; biological and forensic science technicians usually need a bachelor's degree. Overall growth is expected to be about as fast as average, although growth will vary by specialty. Job opportunities are expected to be best for graduates of applied science technology programs who are well trained on equipment used in laboratories or production facilities.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Biological Technicians
Scientific Research and Development Services	20,200
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	18,750
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	11,110
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing	6,470
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	3,420
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	3,280
State Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	2,600
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	940
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories	910
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	770

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