biotechnical technician

Biotechnical technicians perform technological work in assistance of scientists. They work in laboratory settings where they help scientists to research, develop and test forms of biotechnology. They set up lab equipment, prepare scientific tests and gather scientific data.

Alternative Labels

biotechnical laboratory employee

biotechnical laboratory specialist

biotechnical laboratory technician

biotechnical laboratory worker

biotechnological laboratory technician

biotechnological technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse experimental laboratory data analyse scientific data apply scientific methods collect biological data contact scientists gather experimental data maintain laboratory equipment perform laboratory tests perform scientific research perform stem cell transplantation run laboratory simulations

Essential Knowledge

biology cryopreservation laboratory techniques life sciences solid phase microextraction stem cells

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on crop diseases advise on pest infestation prevention analyse test data collect reproductive cells develop vaccines measure pollution research improvement of crop yields undertake research in medical genetics use technology for forensics work with chemicals

Optional Knowledge

animal species chemical processes crop production principles environmental engineering food science genomics medical devices medical laboratory technology medical studies medicines multidisciplinary research pest control in plants pests and diseases plant species pollution prevention sustainable agricultural production principles

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0da75680-fbf9-44d8-802a-ac12eb425a34

Status

released

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