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The average salary for a Biological Technician in U.S. is $56,540.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $56,540

$36,970$80,330

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $27.18

$17.78$38.62

What does a Biological Technician earn?

On average, Biological Technicians earn around $56,540 per year in the U.S.. Biological Technicians work in a variety of settings including research laboratories, medical environments, and educational institutions. They assist with the research of living organisms, studying their structures and functions. They also help in identifying diseases, collecting and preparing samples, setting up equipment, and managing databases. Biological Technicians may specialise in a particular area such as embryology, cytogenetics, animal physiology, or environmental toxicology.

How to earn more as a Biological Technician

To become a biological technician, you will need to have a degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field. You might even like to consider a degree apprenticeship. To increase your earnings, you could focus on a specialised area of biological technology, such as food safety, or move up to management within a biology-related organisation. Alternatively, you could also freelancer or establish your own biological technology business.

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Adjunct College Laboratory Technician - Biological Sciences in New York

Adjunct College Laboratory Technician – Biological Sciences


Job Title: Adjunct College Laboratory Technician


GENERAL DUTIES



  • Set up, maintain, and organize student laboratories

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Biological Laboratory Technician - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR5) in Oklahoma City

Biological Laboratory Technician - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR5)

ProSidian is seeking a part-time Biological Laboratory Technician to support requirements for Aerospace and Defense Sector Clients in Oklahoma City, OK.

The ideal candidate will work as part of a team to support ...Read more

Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal) in Ann Arbor

In this position you will be assigned to Research Service, - Ann Arbor ORD VISN 10 - VA Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, performing husbandry, enrichment, cage wash duties, animal health checks, animal transfers and all other husbandry functions associated with maintaining a rodent and rabbit ...Read more

Adjunct College Laboratory Technician - Biological Sciences in New York

Adjunct College Laboratory Technician - Biological Sciences

GENERAL DUTIES

  • Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework.
  • Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories.
  • Assists students with settin ...Read more

Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal) in Buffalo

Summary


This position is located in the Office of Research & Development at the VA Medical Center in Buffalo - NY. The general duties require assessment of readings and measurements taken - tests executed - observations made - work completed - and samples collected.


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Biological Lab Technician: Research & Animal Care in Buffalo

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center Buffalo, NY, seeks a professional with GS-6/7 level qualifications in veterinary-related work.

The role focuses on assessing readings, performing tests, observing results, and collecting samples in a laboratory setting. Applicants must ...Read more

Biological Science Laboratory Technician at International Pacific Halibut Commission Seattle, WA in Seattle

Biological Science Laboratory Technician


Location: Seattle, WA, USA.


The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) is a public international organisation established by a Convention between Canada and the United States of America, providing research and stock ...Read more

Biological Lab Technician for Halibut Genomics in Seattle

IPHC Secretariat seeks a Biological Science Laboratory Technician to operate and manage the Biological and Ecosystem Science laboratory and assist in Pacific halibut research including genomics, epigenetics, reproduction, and growth.

Under guidance of the Branch Manager, you will establish ...Read more