314190 - Other life science technicians (excluding Medical and pathology laboratory technicians)
This class includes other life science technicians (excluding medical and pathology laboratory technicians) who are not listed in the 3141 subgroup 'Life Science Technicians (excluding Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians)' and who provide technical assistance to life science specialists, who perform scientific research, analysis and tests on living organisms, and improve products and processes based on them.
Main activities
* provide assistance in organizing, preparing and performing experiments;
* install, calibrate, operate and maintain laboratory devices and equipment;
* collect and prepare samples, chemical solutions and living organisms for experiments;
* perform routine field and laboratory tests;
* monitor experiments, ensure laboratory quality management procedures and compliance with health and safety recommendations.
Characteristic competences
* analyze results;
* store and classify samples and specimens;
* fill in work registration logs;
* use complex equipment to perform work;
* investigate processes and produce products.