Laboratory Associate Career

*A job as a Laboratory Associate falls under the broader career category of Biological Technicians. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Biological Technicians : Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.


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Biological Technician Career

What Should I Major in to Become a Biological Technician?

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Required Education



Bachelor's Degree usually needed for this career