Work
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Worker Requirements
Sample Occupations
Related Clusters
Related MPC Departments
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SCIENTIFIC ASSISTING |
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CAREER AREA - NATURAL SCIENCES |
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| Work activities in this group primarily involve applying basic scientific knowledge to the performance of a variety of supporting tasks in a laboratory or similar scientific environment. The tasks are usually performed according to standardized procedures under the supervision of scientific personnel. | |
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Worker Requirements |
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| The ability to absorb technical information and follow established procedures; verbal facility to learn and use technical terminology; ability to perceive minute differences in forms and compositional characteristics; manual dexterity to handle small or fragile objects; coordinated movement of hands, eyes, and fingers to use sensitive equipment; and ability to pay strict attention to detail in work of a closely prescribed and organized nature. | |
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| Agricultural Technician | |
| Biological Technician | |
| Chemical Technician | |
| Environmental Technician | |
| Nuclear Technician | |
| Petroleum Technician | |
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| Engineering and Scientific Coordination | Biology |
| Inspecting and Stock Checking | Chemistry |
| Laboratory Technology | Ornamental Horticulture |
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