Biology technician
Also searched as: Técnico en biología
Code 3141.2.3
What does a Biology technician do?
Biology technicians provide technical assistance in researching and analysing the relationship between living organisms and their environment. They use laboratory equipment to examine organic substances such as bodily fluids, medicines, plants and food. They collect and analyse data for experiments, compile reports and maintain laboratory stock.
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Essential skills
Knowledge
- biology
- laboratory equipment
- scientific research methodology
- laboratory techniques
Skills and competences
- analyse experimental laboratory data
- apply scientific methods
- apply safety procedures in laboratory
- assist in the production of laboratory documentation
- calibrate laboratory equipment
- perform laboratory tests
- perform scientific research
- maintain laboratory equipment
- collect biological data
- collect samples for analysis
- write technical reports
- use laboratory equipment
Transversal competences
- manage inventory
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences