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Biological Technician Overview - Preparation - Day In The Life - Earnings - Employment - Career Path Forecast - Professional Organizations 

Day in the Life
Science technicians work under a wide variety of conditions. Most work indoors, usually in laboratories, and have regular hours. Biological technicians may have more opportunity to work outdoors at some point during the work week. Some occasionally work irregular hours to monitor experiments that cannot be completed during regular working hours.

Advances in automation and information technology require technicians to operate more sophisticated laboratory equipment. Science technicians make extensive use of computers, electronic measuring equipment, and traditional experimental apparatus.

Technicians usually begin work as trainees in routine positions under the direct supervision of a scientist or a more experienced technician. As they gain experience, technicians take on more responsibility and carry out assignments under only general supervision, and some eventually become supervisors.

Some science technicians may be exposed to hazards from equipment, chemicals, or toxic materials.

Biological technicians sometimes work with disease-causing organisms or radioactive agents.

Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
 


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