Biological Technicians
Code: 19-4021.00
Zone 4
Median Annual Salary
£57,510
Range: £40,330 - £84,940
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed
Job Zone 4
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Biological Science Lab Tech (Biological Science Laboratory Technician)
Biological Science Technician (Biological Science Tech)
Biologist Aide
Biologist Technician (Biologist Tech)
Environmental Technician (Environmental Tech)
Fisheries Biological Technician (Fisheries Biological Tech)
Marine Fisheries Technician (Marine Fisheries Tech)
Microbiology Technician (Microbiology Tech)
Research Assistant
Research Associate
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
- Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
- Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Analytical or scientific software
Laboratory information management system LIMS
SAS
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Photoshop
Graphics software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Math and Science
biology
chemistry
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
order or arrange things
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Intellectual Curiosity
Integrity
Cooperation
Frequently Asked Questions About Biological Technicians
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Biological Technicians is £57,510. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £40,330, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £84,940 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Biological Technicians typically aligns with Job Zone 4 (Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Biological Technicians include: Laboratory information management system LIMS, SAS, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Graphics software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£40,330
Median Annual (Average):
£57,510
90th Percentile (Senior):
£84,940
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