Biological technicians may be involved in projects from
groundbreaking research to cure a devastating disease to
sequencing DNA evidence that can help solve a criminal case.
These technicians assist biological and medical scientists.
They're found in biotechnology companies and at medical and research facilities.
They may work for the government or for private firms that
make food products or pharmaceuticals.
They set up, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment
used in experiments and production.
This increasingly includes working with robots,
computer-interfaced tools, and electronic devices.
The work usually involves living organisms or
organic matter such as food, blood, or infectious substances.
Biological technicians often need to wear protective gear
while handling and analyzing specimens.
They monitor experiments and keep careful records
that they later use to write detailed reports.
Technicians often work in teams or under the
close supervision of a more experienced scientist.
Most technicians have a bachelor’s degree,
although some entry level positions require only an
associate’s degree, often in a biology-related program.
Excellent math and communication skills and
higher-level coursework can help a technician
advance to the position of technologist.
This is a career where your efforts could be part of a scientific breakthrough
that improves lives all over the world.