Life Science Technicians (excluding Medical)

setting up, calibrating, operating and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment

collecting and preparing specimens and samples, chemical solutions and slides and growing cultures for use in experiments

performing routine field and laboratory tests

monitoring experiments to ensure adherence to correct laboratory quality control procedures and health and safety guidelines

making observations of tests and analysing, calculating, recording and reporting test results using appropriate scientific methods

preserving, classifying and cataloguing specimens and samples

keeping detailed logs of worked performed

using computers to develop models and analyse data

using complex and high-powered equipment to perform work

participating in the research, development and manufacture of products and processes

ordering and stocking laboratory supplies

maintaining relevant databases.