Botanical technician

Code 3141.2.4

Botanical technicians provide technical assistance in researching and testing different plant species to monitor their properties such as growth and structure. They collect and analyse data using laboratory equipment, compile reports and maintain laboratory stock. Botanical technicians also study plants to research their use in areas such as medicine, food and materials.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • biology
  • botany
  • characteristics of plants
  • laboratory equipment
  • plant species
  • scientific research methodology
  • laboratory techniques

Skills and competences

  • Evaluar la calidad de las evidencias científicas
  • 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
  • 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