# Biological Technicians > 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. - Code: 19-4021.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-4021) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 17 tasks (12 core and 5 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4021.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-4021.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals. Core task · Task 3741 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2017 2. Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties. Core task · Task 3740 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2017 3. Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel. Core task · Task 3749 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2017 4. Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings. Core task · Task 3747 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, July 2017 5. Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences. Core task · Task 3743 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2017 6. Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities. Core task · Task 3737 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, July 2017 7. Input data into databases. Core task · Task 20981 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2017 8. Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination. Core task · Task 3739 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, July 2017 9. Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment. Core task · Task 3742 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2017 10. Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas. Core task · Task 3744 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2017 11. Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards. Core task · Task 3738 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2017 12. Place orders for laboratory equipment and supplies. Core task · Task 20982 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2017 13. Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations. Supplemental task · Task 3745 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2017 14. Feed livestock or laboratory animals. Supplemental task · Task 3752 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2017 15. Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses to evaluate the quantity or quality of physical or chemical substances in food or other products. Supplemental task · Task 3746 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2017 16. Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems. Supplemental task · Task 3750 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2017 17. Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed. Supplemental task · Task 3748 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2017 ## 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 - [Biologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.04): 21 tasks - [Chemical Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4031.00): 16 tasks - 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