Skills
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Optional knowledge
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Overview
Biology technicians support research and analysis of living organisms and their environment by preparing laboratory work, examining organic substances, collecting data and maintaining supplies.
In job descriptions, look for laboratory equipment, samples, plants, food or bodily fluids, experimental data, stock records, reports, specimen handling and biological analysis.
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Biology technicians keep biological research and testing work running. They prepare samples, use laboratory equipment, record experimental data, handle organic substances and maintain the stocks needed for repeatable laboratory work.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include sample preparation, microscopy or basic laboratory analysis, data recording, report writing, stock control, safe handling of biological material and careful cleaning of benches, glassware and instruments.
Salary context
Salary context depends on laboratory type, sample complexity, responsibility for instruments, reporting duties, quality procedures, shift patterns and whether the role supports research, routine testing or field sampling. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can lead toward senior laboratory technician work, specialised biological analysis, quality control, research support coordination, field ecology support or further study in life sciences.
Good to know
Check which substances, organisms and instruments the advert names. A clear vacancy explains whether the technician handles experiments, routine sample testing, stock records, field material or report preparation.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Alternative labels
biologist
marine biologist
biology laboratory technician
animal technician
biological technologist
life sciences technician
wildlife technician
biology lab technician
marine biology technician
mammalogy technician
animal lab technician
wildlife laboratory technician
wildlife lab technician
animal biologist
animal laboratory technician
biological science technician
Occupation group
scientific laboratory technician (3141.2)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/31cc4199-703c-4f8a-9b46-a2070a6d35df |
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| ESCO code | 3141.2.3 |
| ISCO group | 3141 |
| Concept type | Occupation |