# Biologists > Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. - Code: 19-1029.04 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-1029) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 21 tasks (12 core and 9 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.04 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-1029.04.json ## What the work is made of 1. Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public. Core task · Task 18613 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2018 2. Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings. Core task · Task 173 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2018 3. Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment. Core task · Task 175 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2018 4. Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data. Core task · Task 174 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018 5. Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists. Core task · Task 186 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2018 6. Identify, classify, and study structure, behavior, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution of plant and animal species. Core task · Task 178 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2018 7. Communicate test results to state and federal representatives and general public. Core task · Task 177 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018 8. Prepare requests for proposals or statements of work. Core task · Task 189 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2018 9. Represent employer in a technical capacity at conferences. Core task · Task 180 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2018 10. Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function. Core task · Task 187 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018 11. Review reports and proposals, such as those relating to land use classifications and recreational development, for accuracy, adequacy, or adherence to policies, regulations, or scientific standards. Core task · Task 18614 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018 12. Develop methods and apparatus for securing representative plant, animal, aquatic, or soil samples. Core task · Task 192 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2018 13. Plan and administer biological research programs for government, research firms, medical industries, or manufacturing firms. Supplemental task · Task 181 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018 14. Study aquatic plants and animals and environmental conditions affecting them, such as radioactivity or pollution. Supplemental task · Task 176 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2018 15. Write grant proposals to obtain funding for biological research. Supplemental task · Task 21035 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018 16. Research environmental effects of present and potential uses of land and water areas, determining methods of improving environmental conditions or such outputs as crop yields. Supplemental task · Task 182 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2018 17. Study and manage wild animal populations. Supplemental task · Task 188 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2018 18. Measure salinity, acidity, light, oxygen content, and other physical conditions of water to determine their relationship to aquatic life. Supplemental task · Task 184 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018 19. Prepare plans for management of renewable resources. Supplemental task · Task 191 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2018 20. Teach or supervise students and perform research at universities and colleges. Supplemental task · Task 185 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2018 21. Develop pest management and control measures, and conduct risk assessments related to pest exclusion, using scientific methods. Supplemental task · Task 194 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018 ## More in Life, Physical & Social Science - [Agricultural Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4012.00): 26 tasks - [Animal Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1011.00): 9 tasks - [Anthropologists and Archeologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-3091.00): 30 tasks - [Astronomers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-2011.00): 17 tasks - [Atmospheric and Space Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-2021.00): 27 tasks - [Biochemists and Biophysicists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1021.00): 24 tasks - [Bioinformatics Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.01): 20 tasks - [Biological Scientists, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.00): no tasks listed - [Biological Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4021.00): 17 tasks - [Chemical Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4031.00): 16 tasks - 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