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Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff. |
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Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results. |
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Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components. |
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Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers. |
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Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage. |
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Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction. |
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Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment. |
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Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers. |
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Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing. |
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Develop, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the analysis of specimens or in medical laboratory experiments. |
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Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms. |
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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
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Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
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Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
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Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. |
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Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
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