Biological technician
Biological technician
Also known as
Science technician, laboratory technician, quality control technician, school science technician, botanical technician, entomology technician, microbiology technician
AUT programmes
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- Usually work in laboratories, schools or offices and may travel locally
- Need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Typical tasks
- Research microbiological and chemical processes and structures
- Collect data and samples
- Prepare and test biological samples
- Study chemicals found in living things
- Set up laboratory and field equipment
- Record and interpret research data
- Make sure lab work meets standards
- Maintain and clean tools and equipment
- Carry out lab tests
Salary information
| Lower | Most common | Upper |
| $50K | $56K-$83K | $103K |