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Occupational Report
for Biological Technicians (19-4021)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.
Employment Outlook
for Biological Technicians
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Biological Technicians
There are 14 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 14
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Biological Technicians
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Biological Technicians
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$11.81 |
$13.56 |
$16.16 |
$19.58 |
$24.09
|
$17.07 |
$35,509 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
12.87 |
14.41 |
17.32 |
20.76 |
24.68
|
18.14 |
37,738 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
11.80 |
13.58 |
16.00 |
19.33 |
25.17
|
17.09 |
35,554 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
10.69 |
12.76 |
15.98 |
20.13 |
25.15
|
16.86 |
35,060 |
| Lane |
10.78 |
13.18 |
15.19 |
18.21 |
22.28
|
15.94 |
33,165 |
| Coos / Curry |
10.64 |
11.90 |
14.93 |
19.03 |
23.89
|
16.00 |
33,290 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
12.63 |
13.62 |
15.27 |
18.25 |
21.23
|
16.06 |
33,408 |
| Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco |
12.66 |
13.84 |
15.95 |
19.87 |
23.69
|
17.08 |
35,540 |
| Klamath / Lake |
10.91 |
12.40 |
14.16 |
16.47 |
19.26
|
14.60 |
30,373 |
| Morrow / Umatilla |
12.25 |
14.03 |
16.75 |
19.32 |
24.07
|
17.12 |
35,608 |
| Baker / Union / Wallowa |
10.59 |
11.81 |
13.88 |
16.35 |
19.20
|
14.33 |
29,812 |
| Grant / Harney / Malheur |
10.61 |
11.87 |
13.99 |
17.40 |
22.83
|
15.22 |
31,655 |
| Clackamas |
11.63 |
13.28 |
15.47 |
19.51 |
23.96
|
16.82 |
34,983 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Biological Technicians
Industry
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Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
1,595 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
433 |
|
Manufacturing
|
Private |
60 |
|
Chemical Manufacturing
|
Private |
58 |
|
Basic Chemical Manufacturing
|
Private |
52 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
330 |
|
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
|
Private |
49 |
|
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
|
Private |
31 |
|
Scientific Research and Development Services
|
Private |
235 |
|
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
15 |
|
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
|
Private |
15 |
|
Administrative and Support Services
|
Private |
15 |
|
Office Administrative Services
|
Private |
15 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Federal |
532 |
|
Federal Government (Non-Postal)
|
Federal |
532 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
State |
556 |
|
Educational Services
|
State |
185 |
|
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
|
State |
185 |
|
Public Administration
|
State |
371 |
|
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
|
State |
370 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
61 |
|
Educational Services
|
Local |
56 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Tribal |
13 |
|
Public Administration
|
Tribal |
13 |
Educational Requirements
for Biological Technicians
Workers must have an associate degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Biological Technicians
- Analyze Blood Samples
- Apply Bacteriology Theory
- Apply Basic Chemistry
- Apply Biochemistry Theory
- Apply Biological Theory
- Apply Chemical Laboratory Tests
- Apply Genetic Theory
- Apply Microbiology Theory
- Apply Physiological Knowledge
- Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
- Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
- Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Catch Fish And Other Marine Life Using Nets Or Traps
- Compile Data
- Conduct Field Research
- Conduct Fish, Wildlife, Habitat Or Related Surveys
- Conduct Laboratory Research
- Conduct Quantitative Analysis
- Conduct Vivisection
- Design Tables Depicting Data
- Explain Complex Mathematical Information
- Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
- Hunt Or Trap Wild Animals
- Identify Sex Or Age Of Fish Or Wildlife
- Identify Wildlife, Fish Or Flora Species
- Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
- Operate 4 Wheel-Drive Vehicles Or Atvs
- Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
- Perform Microbiology Procedures
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Prepare Vaccines, Biologicals And Serums
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use Biological Research Techniques
- Use Biological Testing Instruments
- Use Calculus
- Use Personal Digital Assistants Or Hand-Held Data Recorders
- Use Physical Science Research Techniques
- Use Quantitative Research Methods
- Use Radio Telemetry Equipment To Track Animals
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Biological Technicians
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Biological Technicians
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Biological Technicians matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
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