Biologists

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Code: 19-1020.01

Description : Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

JobTitles : Scientist, Biologist, Environmental Analyst, Research Scientist, Environmental Specialist, Fisheries Biologist, Research Biologist, Aquatic Scientist, Assistant Scientist, Marine Biologist

Tasks:
  • Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.
  • Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
  • Program and use computers to store, process and analyze data.
  • Prepare technical and research reports such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.
  • 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.
  • Prepare requests for proposals or statements of work.
  • Represent employer in a technical capacity at conferences.
  • Study and manage wild animal populations.
  • Study aquatic plants and animals and environmental conditions affecting them such as radioactivity or pollution.
  • Study basic principles of plant and animal life such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function.