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Overview
Botanical technician work is about supporting plant research and testing by monitoring species, growth and structure, collecting biological data and using laboratory equipment.
In job descriptions, look for botany, plant species, laboratory tests, sample labels, experimental data, equipment calibration, inventory, technical reports, plant health and field or greenhouse observations.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Botanical technicians work around plant samples, laboratory benches, growth observations and research records. They may support experiments in labs, greenhouses or field settings while keeping equipment and stock usable.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include collecting biological data, applying scientific methods, running laboratory tests, calibrating equipment, labelling samples, analysing experimental data and writing clear technical reports.
Salary context
Salary context depends on research setting, laboratory responsibility, fieldwork, plant species handled, equipment complexity, inventory duties and whether the technician supports environmental, food, medicine or materials research.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior laboratory technician work, plant health monitoring, ecological surveys, greenhouse operations, research coordination or specialist support in botany, horticulture or environmental data.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies focus on laboratory assays, plant care, field sampling or data preparation. Useful details include sample labelling, safety procedures, stock management, report writing and who reviews experimental results.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Biological Technicians
19-4021.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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19-1032.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
scientific laboratory technician (3141.2)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2c5ae1b4-c3ca-4882-b7ce-e346ae5b5b00 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3141.2.4 |
| ISCO group | 3141 |
| Concept type | Occupation |