Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Agricultural Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Food Science Technicians
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Forensic Science Technicians
CAREER
Salary Median (2020)
$46,340
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+4.9% (slower than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
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.
Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Biological Science Lab Tech), Biological Science Technician, Biological Technician, Laboratory Technician, Marine Fisheries Technician, Research Assistant, Research Associate, Research Specialist, Research Technician, Wildlife Biology Technician
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