What it pays
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Half of all Biological Technicians in the U.S. earn more than $57,510 a year — the middle 80% land between $40,330 and $84,940. About 69,620 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Biological Technicians”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$57,510typical pay / year
69,620people in this work
$84,940+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Analysing3
Conduct biological tests and experiments
+Run the planned pathogen screening and behavioral assays on the juvenile raptors today, record raw…
Conduct biological tests and experiments
+Run the planned pathogen screening and behavioral assays on the juvenile raptors today, record raw measurements, note any deviations from the protocol, and flag abnormal results for Dr. Morales before 5 PM.
The tools that do the workSASESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Maintain laboratory stock
+Audit cold-storage, consumables, and PPE inventory this morning, reorder antibiotics, swabs, and gloves to…
Maintain laboratory stock
+Audit cold-storage, consumables, and PPE inventory this morning, reorder antibiotics, swabs, and gloves to maintain two weeks of stock, and email the purchase list with urgency to Jenna in procurement by noon.
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Analyze experimental data
+Clean and merge the last three days of trial data, run the mixed-model comparison against control, produce a…
Analyze experimental data
+Clean and merge the last three days of trial data, run the mixed-model comparison against control, produce a one-page summary of significance and effect sizes, and send it to Dr. Morales and the team before the morning meeting.
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Care1
Prepare biological samples for analysis
+Prepare blood smears, fecal floats, and tissue homogenates from the raccoon cohort, label samples with unique…
Prepare biological samples for analysis
+Prepare blood smears, fecal floats, and tissue homogenates from the raccoon cohort, label samples with unique IDs, store aliquots at the prescribed temperatures, and log chain-of-custody for Dr. Morales to review by 3 PM.
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The daily work15
Feed laboratory animals or livestock
+Feed the avian group their prescribed diets at 0700, record portions and any refusals, check waterers and…
Feed laboratory animals or livestock
+Feed the avian group their prescribed diets at 0700, record portions and any refusals, check waterers and temperature, and note weight changes in the morning log so the vet techs can adjust rations.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Apply safety procedures in laboratory
+Run the lab safety checklist for the intake room, confirm PPE fits for Alex and Maria, quarantine the new…
Apply safety procedures in laboratory
+Run the lab safety checklist for the intake room, confirm PPE fits for Alex and Maria, quarantine the new raptor in the designated hooded cabinet, decontaminate the scale and sampling bench, log any deviations in the incident notebook before starting necropsy work tomorrow.
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Collect biological data
+Weigh and measure the orphaned river otter, take cloacal and fur swabs, record temperature and body condition…
Collect biological data
+Weigh and measure the orphaned river otter, take cloacal and fur swabs, record temperature and body condition score, photograph identifying marks with scale, then enter the specimen ID and all measurements into the field data sheet and save the electronic copy.
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Test organic substances like blood or food
+Test the blood and food samples from the injured hawk for bacterial growth, pH, and protein content using the…
Test organic substances like blood or food
+Test the blood and food samples from the injured hawk for bacterial growth, pH, and protein content using the clinic bench assays, record results and any deviations, and flag anything that fails safety limits for immediate vet review today.
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Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
+Run the motion and sensor diagnostics on the feeding robot, calibrate the syringe pump and temperature probe,…
Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
+Run the motion and sensor diagnostics on the feeding robot, calibrate the syringe pump and temperature probe, record pre- and post-calibration logs, and schedule a follow-up check if any errors exceed manufacturer tolerances before evening rounds.
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Input data into databases.
+Enter the intake, treatment, and discharge data for the four birds admitted this week into the patient…
Input data into databases.
+Enter the intake, treatment, and discharge data for the four birds admitted this week into the patient database, double-check identification numbers and medication dosages, and run the occupancy summary to send to the director by tomorrow morning.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessO*NET
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Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
+Prepare and document the trial formula for the oral rehydration solution: list ingredients, concentrations,…
Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
+Prepare and document the trial formula for the oral rehydration solution: list ingredients, concentrations, preparation steps, sterility checks, and observed effects on two test-fasted finches, then flag anything abnormal for the research veterinarian.
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Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed.
+Weigh and measure the calcium supplement, electrolytes, and water volumes for the day’s compound batches,…
Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed.
+Weigh and measure the calcium supplement, electrolytes, and water volumes for the day’s compound batches, note the lot numbers and scales used, calculate final concentrations, and lockdown the labels before production begins for the morning feed mix.
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Collect samples from field sites
+Collect cloacal swabs and small blood samples from the marsh site’s injured duck, label them with GPS…
Collect samples from field sites
+Collect cloacal swabs and small blood samples from the marsh site’s injured duck, label them with GPS location and time, store on ice, note environmental conditions and submit the chain-of-custody form to the lab by end of day.
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Monitor experiments and experiments progress
+Review the weekly experiment log, check all animal welfare metrics and sample timestamps, flag failed trials…
Monitor experiments and experiments progress
+Review the weekly experiment log, check all animal welfare metrics and sample timestamps, flag failed trials and note progress gaps, then update the central progress sheet and message Dr. Morales and the lab tech with next actions by Friday noon.
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Identify and propagate native plants
+Survey the nursery beds, identify surviving native species and their seed sources, collect propagation notes…
Identify and propagate native plants
+Survey the nursery beds, identify surviving native species and their seed sources, collect propagation notes and photos, create a prioritized list of forty seedlings to propagate this month, and schedule propagation work with volunteer lead Sara for Tuesday.
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Handle hazardous chemicals safely
+Audit the chemical cabinet, cross-check each reagent against safety data sheets, remove expired items, log…
Handle hazardous chemicals safely
+Audit the chemical cabinet, cross-check each reagent against safety data sheets, remove expired items, log hazardous waste that needs disposal, and send the updated chemical inventory with disposal requests to Facilities and Safety Officer Kevin today.
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Help develop new testing procedures
+Draft a pilot testing protocol for the new avian swab method, include objective, stepwise procedure, control…
Help develop new testing procedures
+Draft a pilot testing protocol for the new avian swab method, include objective, stepwise procedure, control criteria and biosafety steps, run the protocol by Dr. Chen for technical review, and schedule a dry run next Wednesday.
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Compile reports
+Compile the monthly rehabilitation report pulling intake numbers, release outcomes, medication logs and…
Compile reports
+Compile the monthly rehabilitation report pulling intake numbers, release outcomes, medication logs and mortality causes, produce a two-page summary with charts and send the full report to the board and to Grants Manager Lena by Monday morning.
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Apply scientific methods
+Design and run a controlled feeding trial to test sheltering responses: state hypothesis, list variables and…
Apply scientific methods
+Design and run a controlled feeding trial to test sheltering responses: state hypothesis, list variables and controls, create data sheets for weight and behaviour sampling, assign observers and set a two-week sampling schedule starting Monday.
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Keeping the record1
Maintain detailed logs of work activities
+Update today's rehabilitation and lab activity log with intake times, treatments given, sample collections,…
Maintain detailed logs of work activities
+Update today's rehabilitation and lab activity log with intake times, treatments given, sample collections, and observations, attach relevant test IDs, and circulate the consolidated log to Dr. Morales and intake staff before shift change.
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