(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Biologists
Job Description
Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
86
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Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings. |
82
|
Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment. |
80
|
Program and use computers to store, process and analyze data. |
80
|
Prepare technical and research reports such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public. |
74
|
Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists. |
71
|
Represent employer in a technical capacity at conferences. |
70
|
Prepare requests for proposals or statements of work. |
67
|
Communicate test results to state and federal representatives and general public. |
63
|
Study basic principles of plant and animal life such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function. |
61
|
Identify, classify, and study structure, behavior, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution of plant and animal species. |
58
|
Plan and administer biological research programs for government, research firms, medical industries, or manufacturing firms. |
53
|
Teach, supervise students and perform research at universities and colleges. |
49
|
Review reports and proposals, such as those relating to land use classifications and recreational development, for accuracy, adequacy, or adherence to policies, regulations, or scientific standards. |
48
|
Measure salinity, acidity, light, oxygen content, and other physical conditions of water to determine their relationship to aquatic life. |
43
|
Research environmental effects of present and potential uses of land and water areas, determining methods of improving environmental conditions or such outputs as crop yields. |
42
|
Develop methods and apparatus for securing representative plant, animal, aquatic, or soil samples. |
35
|
Prepare plans for management of renewable resources. |
34
|
Study aquatic plants and animals and environmental conditions affecting them such as radioactivity or pollution. |
24
|
Study reactions of plants, animals, and marine species to parasites. |
23
|
Study and manage wild animal populations. |
15
|
Develop pest management and control measures, and conduct risk assessments related to pest exclusion using scientific methods. |
13
|
Cultivate, breed, and grow aquatic life such as lobsters, clams, or fish. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
85
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
82
|
Processing Information
|
80
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Analyzing Data or Information
|
75
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Getting Information
|
75
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
71
|
Thinking Creatively
|
69
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
67
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
65
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
65
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
64
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
64
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
61
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
58
|
Interacting With Computers
|
57
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
55
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
55
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
54
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
53
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
53
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
52
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
50
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
49
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
48
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
47
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
46
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
46
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
44
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
39
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
35
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
35
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
33
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
32
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
31
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
28
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
28
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
24
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
24
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
21
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
20
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
19
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
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