Typical Tasks
Design or build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.
Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
Manage laboratory teams or monitor the quality of a team's work.
Prepare reports or recommendations, based upon research outcomes.
Share research findings by writing scientific articles or by making presentations at scientific conferences.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Analytical Thinking
Persistence
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Achievement/Effort
What key skills are needed for this job?
Science
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Speaking
Expected Knowledge
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
