314-Life science technicians and related associate professionals

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Life science technicians and related associate professionals
ISCO Code: 
314
Job Description: 
Life science technicians and related associate professionals perform a variety of technical tasks to support life science professionals with their research, development, management, conservation and protection work, in areas such as biology, botany, zoology, biotechnology and biochemistry, and to agriculture, fisheries and forestry.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • conducting tests, experiments, laboratory analyzes, field research and surveys to collect information using accepted scientific methods
  • keeping records
  • assisting in analyzing data and preparing reports
  • operating and maintaining equipment.
Inclusions: 

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

3141 Life science technicians (excluding medical)
3142 Agricultural technicians
3143 Forestry technicians