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BIOLOGICAL SCIENTISTS, ALL OTHER
Occupation Description
All biological scientists not listed separately.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Biological Scientists, All Other are grouped into the following occupations for which the most important knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are listed.
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Bioinformatics Scientists
There is no information about knowledge, skills and abilities. This may occur because data has not been collected or because this is a composite occupation (e.g., "All Other").
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Geneticists
There is no information about knowledge, skills and abilities. This may occur because data has not been collected or because this is a composite occupation (e.g., "All Other").
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Molecular and Cellular Biologists
There is no information about knowledge, skills and abilities. This may occur because data has not been collected or because this is a composite occupation (e.g., "All Other").
Tasks and Activities
Biological Scientists, All Other are grouped into the following occupations for which occupation specific tasks, the most important generalized work activities, and detailed work activities are listed.
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Bioinformatics Scientists
Occupation Specific Tasks:
- Analyze large molecular datasets such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, and proteomics data for clinical or basic research purposes.
- Collaborate with software developers in the development and modification of commercial bioinformatics software.
- Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.
- Compile data for use in activities such as gene expression profiling, genome annotation, and structural bioinformatics.
- Confer with departments such as marketing, business development, and operations to coordinate product development or improvement.
- Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.
- Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
- Create or modify web-based bioinformatics tools.
- Design and apply bioinformatics algorithms including unsupervised and supervised machine learning, dynamic programming, or graphic algorithms.
- Develop data models and databases.
- Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.
- Direct the work of technicians and information technology staff applying bioinformatics tools or applications in areas such as proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and clinical bioinformatics.
- Improve user interfaces to bioinformatics software and databases.
- Instruct others in the selection and use of bioinformatics tools.
- Keep abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences.
- Manipulate publicly accessible, commercial, or proprietary genomic, proteomic, or post-genomic databases.
- Prepare summary statistics of information regarding human genomes.
- Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based activities such as genetic analysis, measurement of gene expression, and gene function determination.
- Recommend new systems and processes to improve operations.
- Test new and updated bioinformatics tools and software.
Generalized Work Activities: No information about "Generalized Work Activities" for this occupation is available.
Detailed Work Activities: No information about "Detailed Work Activities" for this occupation is available.
Source: Occupational Information Network: Bioinformatics Scientists.
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Geneticists
Occupation Specific Tasks:
- Analyze determinants responsible for specific inherited traits, and devise methods for altering traits or producing new traits.
- Attend clinical and research conferences and read scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current genetic research findings.
- Collaborate with biologists and other professionals to conduct appropriate genetic and biochemical analyses.
- Conduct family medical studies to evaluate the genetic basis for traits or diseases.
- Confer with information technology specialists to develop computer applications for genetic data analysis.
- Create or use statistical models for the analysis of genetic data.
- Design and maintain genetics computer databases.
- Design sampling plans or coordinate the field collection of samples such as tissue specimens.
- Develop protocols to improve existing genetic techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures.
- Evaluate genetic data by performing appropriate mathematical or statistical calculations and analyses.
- Evaluate, diagnose, or treat genetic diseases.
- Extract deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or perform diagnostic tests involving processes such as gel electrophoresis, Southern blot analysis, and polymerase chain reaction analysis.
- Instruct medical students, graduate students, or others in methods or procedures for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders.
- Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results.
- Maintain laboratory safety programs and train personnel in laboratory safety techniques.
- Participate in the development of endangered species breeding programs or species survival plans.
- Plan curatorial programs for species collections that include acquisition, distribution, maintenance, or regeneration.
- Plan or conduct basic genomic and biological research related to areas such as regulation of gene expression, protein interactions, metabolic networks, and nucleic acid or protein complexes.
- Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientific journals.
- Review, approve, or interpret genetic laboratory results.
- Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for genetic research goals.
- Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working on genetics research projects.
- Verify that cytogenetic, molecular genetic, and related equipment and instrumentation is maintained in working condition to ensure accuracy and quality of experimental results.
- Write grants and papers or attend fundraising events to seek research funds.
Generalized Work Activities: No information about "Generalized Work Activities" for this occupation is available.
Detailed Work Activities: No information about "Detailed Work Activities" for this occupation is available.
Source: Occupational Information Network: Geneticists.
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Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Occupation Specific Tasks:
- Compile and analyze molecular or cellular experimental data and adjust experimental designs as necessary.
- Conduct applied research aimed at improvements in areas such as disease testing, crop quality, pharmaceuticals, and the harnessing of microbes to recycle waste.
- Conduct research on cell organization and function including mechanisms of gene expression, cellular bioinformatics, cell signaling, or cell differentiation.
- Confer with vendors to evaluate new equipment or reagents or to discuss the customization of product lines to meet user requirements.
- Coordinate molecular or cellular research activities with scientists specializing in other fields.
- Design databases such as mutagenesis libraries.
- Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results.
- Develop assays that monitor cell characteristics.
- Develop guidelines for procedures such as the management of viruses.
- Direct, coordinate, organize, or prioritize biological laboratory activities.
- Evaluate new supplies and equipment to ensure operability in specific laboratory settings.
- Evaluate new technologies to enhance or complement current research.
- Instruct undergraduate and graduate students within the areas of cellular or molecular biology.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and data.
- Monitor or operate specialized equipment such as gas chromatographs and high pressure liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers, fluorescence activated cell sorters, and phosphoimagers.
- Participate in all levels of bio-product development including proposing new products, performing market analyses, designing and performing experiments, and collaborating with operations and quality control teams during product launches.
- Perform laboratory procedures following protocols including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing, cloning and extraction, ribonucleic acid (RNA) purification, or gel electrophoresis.
- Prepare reports, manuscripts, and meeting presentations.
- Provide scientific direction for project teams regarding the evaluation or handling of devices, drugs, or cells for in vitro and in vivo disease models.
- Supervise technical personnel and postdoctoral research fellows.
- Verify all financial, physical, and human resources assigned to research or development projects are used as planned.
Generalized Work Activities: No information about "Generalized Work Activities" for this occupation is available.
Detailed Work Activities: No information about "Detailed Work Activities" for this occupation is available.
Source: Occupational Information Network: Molecular and Cellular Biologists.
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