Biotechnologist vs biological science technician

Differences between biotechnologist and biological science technician duties and responsibilities

Biotechnologist example responsibilities.

• Manage laboratories and perform clinical research in diabetic and thyroid disease states.
• Perform standard PCR assays for research group.
• Purify enzymes using gravity, low pressure liquid chromatography, and AKTA FPLC.
• Participate in semi-annual proficiency testing for forensic casework (CTS) and proficiency testing for engraftment monitoring (ASHI).
• Quantify the final product form using solvent extraction and normal phase HPLC.
• Maintain documentation and batch records in accordance with ISO and CE-IVD regulations.
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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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