Biology Laboratory Technician
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
At a Glance
Biology Laboratory Technician. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 1–2 years. Top skills: Biology, Operations, Presentations.
Not available
Bachelor's degree
1–2 years
2
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Median Wage
N/A
Growth (2024-34)
Not available
Education
Varies
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (14)
Laboratory Techniques
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent (ELISA) Assay
cDNA
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reactions
Anatomy
Support Services
DNA Sequencing
Genetics
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Data Management
Occupational Safety And Health
Common Skills (16)
Operations
Presentations
Sorting
Scheduling
Detail Oriented
Public Speaking
Teaching
Verbal Communication Skills
Research
Spreadsheets
Interpersonal Communications
Coordinating
Creativity
Cleanliness
Computer Literacy
Related Specializations
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