Skills
43 skills are associated with this occupation.
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Overview
Biotechnical technicians support scientists in laboratory settings by setting up equipment, preparing tests, running laboratory work and collecting biological or experimental data.
In job descriptions, look for laboratory techniques, scientific data, biotechnology tests, stem cells, cryopreservation, lab equipment, simulations, biological samples and contact with researchers.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Biotechnical technicians work close to scientists in laboratories. The work can include preparing equipment, setting up tests, collecting biological data, running simulations and recording experimental results.
Skills and specializations
Strong profiles combine laboratory technique with careful data handling. Useful areas include cryopreservation, stem-cell work, biological sampling, equipment maintenance, test procedures and communication with research staff.
Salary context
Salary context depends on laboratory complexity, research field, test responsibility, data quality duties, equipment ownership, chemical or biological material handled and supervision level. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior laboratory technician work, research-assistant roles, biotechnology testing coordination, quality support, specialist sample handling or further study in life sciences.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies specify the biotechnology area, sample type, instruments, data systems, test protocols and researcher collaboration. These details clarify the technical level of the role.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Occupation group
Life science technicians (excluding medical) (3141)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0da75680-fbf9-44d8-802a-ac12eb425a34 |
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| ESCO code | 3141.1 |
| ISCO group | 3141 |
| Concept type | Occupation |