From biology technician to zoology technician
16 of the 19 essential skills of a zoology technician are already essential for a biology technician — about 84% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 16
- skills carry over
- 3
- would be new
- 84%
- of the target job covered
- 19
- essential skills of a zoology technician
What a zoology technician does
Zoology technicians provide technical assistance in researching and testing animal species using laboratory equipment. They aid in research concerning animals as well as their environments and ecosystems. They collect and analyse data, compile reports and maintain laboratory stock.
What carries over
16 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- analyse experimental laboratory data
- apply safety procedures in laboratory
- apply scientific methods
- assist in the production of laboratory documentation
- biology
- calibrate laboratory equipment
- collect biological data
- laboratory equipment
- laboratory techniques
- maintain laboratory equipment
- manage inventory
- perform laboratory tests
- perform scientific research
- scientific research methodology
- use laboratory equipment
- write technical reports
What would be new
3 skillsEssential for a zoology technician and not for a biology technician. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from biology technician
2 roles- bacteriology technician18 skills in common
- biochemistry technician18 skills in common
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How far are you from being a zoology technician?
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