Typical Tasks
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.
Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Independence
Cooperation
Analytical Thinking
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Science
Operations Monitoring
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
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
