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Biological Technicians

Runs tests and experiments in chemistry labs and plants.

Typical education to startBachelor's degree
Job outlook2025–2035: +7%
Median pay$57,510 a year (2025)
Interest codeCRI Conventional, Realistic, Investigative

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Chemical technicians set up and run lab tests, monitor production processes, and test products for quality, in manufacturing plants, drug companies, food companies and environmental labs.

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Biological Technicians on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.