Biological science technician vs scientific technician

Differences between biological science technician and scientific technician 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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Scientific technician example responsibilities.

• Manage AIS boat check stations with WDFW enforcement (Carl Klein).
• Identify owl species by sight and sound prompt using hoot flute and reed caller.
• Work onboard commercial gillnet boats to monitor salmon harvest.
• Measure fork length and weight of salmon and steelhead, as well as other fish species.
• Operate and maintain power boats, drift boats, and rafts for field surveys.
• Utilize maps, GPS, rangefinder, secchi disk and kayaks on a daily basis.
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