Biological science technician vs biological science aid

Differences between biological science technician and biological science aid duties and responsibilities

Biological science technician example responsibilities.

• Create PowerPoint and other support media for presentation of research to PhD research leads.
• Assist in developing a genetic algorithm for generating sound recognition templates for insect calls (still ongoing).
• Develop an image viewer design to let researchers train programs so that they can see and label insect calls
• General laboratory work - collecting tissue sample, organization/preparation, plant seeds, greenhouse work, maintenance of plants, etc
• Train on FDA regulations for biological materials and regulating inventory.
• Prepare bacteria suspension for greenhouse cotton bolls and inject bacterial suspension bolls.
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Biological science aid example responsibilities.

• Identify owl species by sight and sound prompt using hoot flute and reed caller.
• Navigate utilizing GPS, topographic maps, aerial photography, and GIS software.
• Perform spawning grind surveys on upper river reaches and tributaries by foot or pontoon drift boats.
• Perform spawning grind surveys from river estuary to upper tributaries by foot or single person pontoon drift boats.
• Work for the agricultural engineers here setting up GPS base stations.
• Assist in making electrophoresis gel and running electrophoresis.
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