[Core] [73% incumbents] Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
  DWAs: Operate computers or computerized equipment.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.
  DWAs: Set up laboratory or field equipment.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
  DWAs: Clean objects.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
  DWAs: Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed.
  DWAs: Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials. | Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
  DWAs: Collect biological specimens.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
  DWAs: Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
  DWAs: Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists. | Assist engineers or scientists with research.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Input data into databases.
  DWAs: Record research or operational data.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.
  DWAs: Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Place orders for laboratory equipment and supplies.
  DWAs: Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
  DWAs: Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures. | Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Feed livestock or laboratory animals.
  DWAs: Care for plants or animals.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Analyze chemical compounds or substances.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
  DWAs: Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures. | Interpret research or operational data.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
  DWAs: Record research or operational data.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
  DWAs: Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Science (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Active Learning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Biology (imp:4.43 lvl:5.74) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  English Language (imp:3.78 lvl:3.75) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mathematics (imp:3.29 lvl:3.55) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.24 lvl:3.80) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Chemistry (imp:3.21 lvl:3.90) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Education and Training (imp:2.36 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administrative (imp:2.24 lvl:2.31) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Law and Government (imp:2.09 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.03 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mechanical (imp:1.93 lvl:1.99) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Physics (imp:1.90 lvl:1.67) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Administration and Management (imp:1.87 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Communications and Media (imp:1.84 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:1.83 lvl:1.31) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.83 lvl:1.32) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Transportation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Production and Processing (imp:1.73 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.71) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.69 lvl:1.42) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Psychology (imp:1.51 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Geography (imp:1.50 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Telecommunications (imp:1.45 lvl:0.55) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Design (imp:1.37) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.36 lvl:0.61) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Building and Construction (imp:1.24) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.23) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.23) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Foreign Language (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Fine Arts (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.62) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:4.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Selective Attention (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Control Precision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Response Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Rate Control (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Night Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.65 lvl:3.96) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Processing Information (imp:4.61 lvl:5.60) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.44 lvl:4.82) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.39 lvl:5.53) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Getting Information (imp:4.19 lvl:4.46) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Working with Computers (imp:4.10 lvl:3.64) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.01 lvl:4.54) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.98 lvl:3.91) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.94 lvl:5.20) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.80 lvl:4.65) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.69 lvl:4.88) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.68 lvl:5.30) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.54 lvl:3.70) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.40 lvl:3.42) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.29 lvl:2.98) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.29 lvl:3.63) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.20 lvl:3.13) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.19 lvl:4.04) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.17 lvl:2.96) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.07 lvl:2.90) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.05 lvl:3.55) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.80 lvl:3.59) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.66 lvl:2.92) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.61 lvl:2.45) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.46 lvl:2.62) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.45 lvl:2.55) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.39 lvl:2.50) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.35 lvl:2.65) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.23 lvl:1.59) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.21 lvl:2.03) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.13 lvl:1.86) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.11 lvl:2.22) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.00 lvl:1.07) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:1.99 lvl:1.79) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.93 lvl:1.67) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:1.91 lvl:1.84) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:1.81 lvl:1.35) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.80 lvl:1.55) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.47 lvl:0.86) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.38 lvl:0.61) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.19) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.74) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.56) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.93) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Integrity (imp:1.89) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.81) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.58) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:1.52) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:1.19) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.11) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.04) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Self-Control (imp:1.03) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.01) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Initiative (imp:0.97) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.82) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:0.55) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Humility (imp:0.47) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.22) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation (imp:0.13) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.01) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.26) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Instructing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Repairing (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 69,620
  annual_median    : $57,510
  annual_pct10     : $40,330
  annual_pct25     : $48,130
  annual_pct75     : $71,520
  annual_pct90     : $84,940
  annual_mean      : $61,380
  hourly_median    : $27.65

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($71,440)
  lowest_state     : South Dakota ($41,300)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.730x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   29,110  median: $  61,090
  Educational Services                     emp:   13,620  median: $  53,560
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    9,960  median: $  51,400
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    8,420  median: $  51,080
  Manufacturing                            emp:    6,990  median: $  63,080
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      250  median: $  64,810
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      230  median: $  47,840
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      170  median: $  46,940
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:       60  median: $  50,250
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:       50  median: $  57,930

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (10 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   29,110  median: $  61,090
  Educational Services                     emp:   13,620  median: $  53,560
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    9,960  median: $  51,400
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    8,420  median: $  51,080
  Manufacturing                            emp:    6,990  median: $  63,080
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      250  median: $  64,810
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      230  median: $  47,840
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
An emergency medical technician (EMT) is a medical professional that provides emergency medical services. EMTs are most commonly found serving on ambulances and in fire departments in the US and Canada, as full-time and some part-time departments require their firefighters to at least be EMT certified.  

EMTs are often employed by public ambulance services, municipal EMS agencies, governments, hospitals, and fire departments. Some EMTs are paid employees, while others (particularly those in rural areas) are volunteers. EMTs provide medical care under a set of protocols, which are typically written by a physician.
EMTs often work alongside other EMS professionals such as paramedics, who receive additional training and are granted a greater scope of practice.


== Hazard controls ==
EMTs are exposed to a variety of hazards such as lifting patients and equipment, treating those with infectious disease, handling hazardous substances, and transportation via ground or air vehicles. Employers can prevent occupational illness or injury by providing safe patient handling equipment, implementing a training program to educate EMTs on job hazards, and supplying PPE such as respirators, gloves, and isolation gowns when dealing with biological hazards.
Infectious disease has become a major concern in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other agencies and organizations have issued guidance regarding workplace hazard controls for COVID-19. Some specific recommendations include modified call queries, symptom screening, universal PPE use, hand hygiene, physical distancing, and stringent disinfection protocols. Research on ambulance ventilation systems found that aerosols often recirculate throughout the compartment, creating a health hazard for EMTs when transporting sick patients capable of airborne transmission. Unidirectional airflow design can better protect workers.


== Canada ==

There is considerable degree of inter-provincial variation in the Canadian paramedic practice. Although a national consensus (by way of the National Occupational Competency Profile) identifies certain knowledge, skills, and abilities as being most synonymous with a given level of paramedic practice, each province retains ultimate authority in legislating the actual administration and delivery of emergency medical services within its own borders. For this reason, any discussion of paramedic practice in Canada is necessarily broad, and general. Specific regulatory frameworks and questions related to paramedic practices can only definitively be answered by consulting relevant provincial legislation, although provincial paramedic associations may often offer a simpler overview of this topic when it is restricted to a province-by-province basis.
In Canada, the levels of paramedic practice as defined by the National Occupational Competency Profile are: emergency medical responder (EMR), primary care paramedic, advanced care paramedic, and critical care paramedic.
Regulatory frameworks vary from province to province, and include direct government regulation (such as Ontario's method of credentialing its practitioners with the title of A-EMCA, or advanced emergency medical care assistant) to professional self-regulating bodies, such as the Alberta College of Paramedics. In Alberta, for instance, only someone registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics can call themselves a paramedic; the title is legally protected. Almost all provinces have moved to adopting the new titles, or have at least recognized the NOCP document as a benchmarking document to permit inter-provincial labour mobility of practitioners, regardless of how titles are specifically regulated within their own provincial systems. In this manner, the confusing myriad of titles and occupational descriptions can at least be discussed using a common language for comparison sake.


=== Emergency medical responder ===

Most providers that work in ambulances are identified as "paramedics" by the public. However, in many cases, the most prevalent level of emergency pre-hospital care is that which is provided by an emergency medical responder (EMR). This is a level of practice recognized under the National Occupational Competency Profile, although unlike the next three successive levels of practice, the high number of EMRs across Canada cannot be ignored as contributing a critical role in the chain of survival, although it is a level of practice that is least comprehensive (clinically speaking), and is also generally not consistent with any medical acts beyond advanced first-aid and oxygen therapy, administration of ASA, I.M. epinephrine and glucagon, oral glucose and administration of intranasal Narcan with the exception of automated external defibrillation (which is still considered a regulated medical act in most provinces in Canada).


=== Primary care paramedic ===
Primary care paramedics (PCP) are the entry-level of paramedic practice in Canadian provinces. The scope of practice includes performing semi-automated external defibrillation, interpretation of 4-lead ECGs, administration of symptom relief medications for a variety of emergency medical conditions (these include oxygen, epinephrine, dextrose, glucagon, salbutamol, ASA and nitroglycerine), performing trauma immobilization (including cervical immobilization), and other fundamental basic medical care. Primary care paramedics may also receive additional training in order to perform certain skills that are normally in the scope of practice of advanced care paramedics. This is regulated both provincially (by statute) and locally (by the medical director), and ordinarily entails an aspect of medical oversight by a specific body or group of physicians. This is often referred to as "medical control", or a role played by a base hospital. For example, in the provinces of Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, many paramedic services allow primary care paramedics to perform 12-lead ECG interpretation, or initiate intravenous therapy to deliver a few additional medications.


=== Advanced care paramedic ===
Advanced care paramedic (ACP) is a level of practitioner that is in high demand by many services across Canada. However, Quebec only utilizes this level of practice in a very limited fashion as part of a pilot program in Montreal. The ACP typically carries approximately 20 different medications, although the number and type of medications may vary substantially from region to region. ACPs perform advanced airway management including intubation, surgical airways, intravenous therapy, place external jugular IV lines, perform needle thoracotomy, perform and interpret 12-lead ECGs, perform synchronized and chemical cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, perform obstetrical assessments, and provide pharmacological pain relief for various conditions. Several sites in Canada have adopted pre-hospital fibrinolytics and rapid sequence induction, and prehospital medical research has permitted a great number of variations in the scope of practice for ACPs. Current programs include providing ACPs with discretionary direct 24-hour access to PCI labs, bypassing the emergency department, and representing a fundamental change in both the way that patients with S-T segment elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI) are treated, but also profoundly affecting survival rates, as well as bypassing closer hospitals to get an identified stroke patient to a stroke centre.


=== Critical care paramedic ===

Critical care paramedics (CCPs) are paramedics who generally do not respond to 9-1-1 emergency calls, with the exception of helicopter "scene" calls. Instead they focus on transferring patients from the hospital they are currently in to other hospitals that can provide a higher level of care. CCPs often work in collaboration with registered nurses and respiratory therapists during hospital transfers. This ensures continuity of 

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Biological Technicians assist biological and medical scientists by operating laboratory equipment, monitoring experiments, and analyzing organic substances. They set up and maintain instruments, collect data and samples, and calculate results with high attention to detail and scientific precision. With median wages of $57,510 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, these professionals serve as essential support staff in research environments.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A biological technician starts by setting up, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring all instruments are functioning properly for the day's experiments. They collect biological specimens such as blood, tissue samples, or environmental materials, then process these samples using computerized equipment and robotics. Throughout the day, they monitor ongoing experiments, documenting observations and recording test data in databases. They measure and weigh compounds for testing, examine specimens for disease or abnormalities, and maintain clean, sterile work environments. The role involves significant computer work, inputting data and using specialized software while ensuring compliance with laboratory standards and protocols.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as biological technicians possess strong conventional and realistic interests, enjoying structured laboratory environments and hands-on work with scientific equipment. They demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and dependability, as precise documentation and careful observation are critical to research success. Strong inductive reasoning abilities help them identify patterns in data and specimens, while excellent oral and written comprehension skills enable effective communication with research teams. Those who thrive typically have a methodical approach to work, enjoying the systematic nature of laboratory procedures and finding satisfaction in contributing to scientific discovery through meticulous technical support.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most biological technicians enter the field with a bachelor's degree (48.8% of workers), though some advance with master's degrees (29.4%) or post-baccalaureate certificates (14.3%). Strong foundational knowledge in biology is essential, along with competency in mathematics, chemistry, and computer applications. Entry-level positions often require demonstrated laboratory experience through internships, research assistant roles, or relevant coursework with hands-on laboratory components.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Biological technicians can advance to senior technician roles with increased responsibility for training junior staff and managing complex projects. Many transition to specialized technical roles such as medical laboratory technologists, chemical technicians, or bioinformatics specialists. With additional education, some move into research scientist positions, laboratory management, or quality assurance roles within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or environmental consulting companies.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 69,620 workers nationally with a median annual salary of $57,510, ranging from $40,330 to $84,940 according to BLS OEWS May 2025. California offers the highest wages at $71,440, while South Dakota has the lowest at $41,300, representing a 1.73x geographic variation. Professional, scientific, and technical services employ the most technicians (29,110), followed by educational services (13,620) and government agencies (9,960). The biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors drive demand, particularly in states with major research universities and biotech clusters.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Biological technicians face moderate automation risk as laboratory robotics and automated analysis systems increasingly handle routine sample processing and data collection. However, their roles in equipment maintenance, quality control monitoring, and specimen examination require human judgment and adaptability that remain difficult to automate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
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  [task_similarity] Chemical Technicians (19-4031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve measuring compounds, maintaining laboratory equipment, and conducting analytical testing procedures.
    data: Set up, adjust, calibrate laboratory equipment
    data: Measure or weigh compounds
    data: Chemistry knowledge (imp:3.2)
  [career_pathway] Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (29-2011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Biological technicians with additional education and certification commonly advance to technologist roles with greater autonomy.
    data: Master's Degree: 29.4%
    data: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate: 14.3%
    data: Processing Information (imp:4.6)
  [riasec_cluster] Agricultural Technicians (19-4012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize conventional and realistic work styles with strong attention to detail in technical environments.
    data: RIASEC C:5.62, R:5.60
    data: Attention to Detail (imp:2.7)
    data: Science knowledge
  [knowledge_overlap] Bioinformatics Technicians (15-2099.01) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require strong biology knowledge and computer skills for data analysis and laboratory informatics.
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