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Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.



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$51.4k

Annual median Salary

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Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.


49%

Bachelor's degree

29%

Master's degree

14%

Post-baccalaureate certificate

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Biological Technician

Laboratory Technician

Research Associate

Research Technician

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