LABORATORY ASSISTANTS
(BIOTECHNOLOGY: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT)

• THE JOB
• COMPENSATION
• REQUIREMENTS
• OCCUPATIONAL CODES
  
  

LABORATORY ASSISTANTS (BIOTECHNOLOGY: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT)
California Occupational Guide Number 2007 (part)
Interest Area:  Emerging Occupations
1996

THE JOB

Laboratory Assistants are responsible for performing a variety 
of tasks in the laboratory including weighing and measuring compounds and 
solutions, making detailed observations, analyzing data on experiments, and 
interpreting results.  They may also write experimental reports and  
summaries.  Assistants maintain laboratory equipment and inventories for 
laboratory equipment and supplies.  They  may perform limited troubleshooting
and calibration of laboratory instruments and also care for and handle 
animals in animal laboratories.

COMPENSATION

$17,000 - $29,000 per year

REQUIREMENTS

Skills/Knowledge

   Attention to detail.
   Good oral, written and computer communication skills.
   Ability to follow and execute detailed instructions.
   Ability to understand regulatory procedures.
   Understanding of troubleshooting procedures.

Training/Requirements

   High school diploma or associate degree in the laboratory sciences.
   Have up to two years of laboratory experience.

OCCUPATIONAL CODES

DOT:
Scientific Helper, 199.364-014

OES:
Physical Life Science Technicians, 245990


Source:  State of California, Employment Development Department,
         Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
         (916)  262-2162

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