Biological Technicians
SOC Code: 19-4021
Biological Technicianss conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 87.4/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking.
AI-Proof Score: 87.4 — Very High
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Median Salary
$52,000
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Job Growth
3.5%
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Training Time
Considerable preparation (2-4 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 4 / 5
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Training Cost
~$40,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Critical Thinking
- •Active Learning
- •Science
- •Writing
- •Speaking
- •Monitoring
- •Active Listening
Common Tasks
- ✓Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
- ✓Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
- ✓Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
- ✓Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
- ✓Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation