Biological Technologists and Technicians

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Description :

Biological technologists and technicians provide technical support and services to scientists, engineers, and other professionals working in fields such as agriculture, resource management, environmental protection, plant and animal biology, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, and health sciences, or may work independently in these fields. They are employed in both laboratory and field settings by governments; manufacturers of food products, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals; biotechnology companies; health, research, and educational institutions; environmental consulting companies; and resource and utilities companies.

Main duties :

• set up and conduct biological, microbiological, and biochemical tests and laboratory analyses in support of research and quality control in food production, sanitation, pharmaceutical production, biotechnology, and other fields;
• apply methods and techniques such as microscopy, histochemistry, chromatography, electrophoresis, and spectroscopy;
• perform experimental procedures in agriculture, plant breeding, animal husbandry, biology, and biomedical research;
• conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples of water, soil, and plant and animal populations;
• conduct environmental monitoring and compliance activities for the protection of fisheries stock, wildlife, and other natural resources;
• analyze data and prepare reports.

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