Biologists
Also known as: Aquatic Biologist, Aquatic Scientist, Bioanalytical Scientist (+32 more)
Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
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What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.
- Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
- Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.
- Study aquatic plants and animals and environmental conditions affecting them, such as radioactivity or pollution.
- Communicate test results to state and federal representatives and general public.
- Identify, classify, and study structure, behavior, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution of plant and animal species.
- Represent employer in a technical capacity at conferences.
- Plan and administer biological research programs for government, research firms, medical industries, or manufacturing firms.
- Research environmental effects of present and potential uses of land and water areas, determining methods of improving environmental conditions or such outputs as crop yields.
- Measure salinity, acidity, light, oxygen content, and other physical conditions of water to determine their relationship to aquatic life.
Essential Skills
Career Fit Overview
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Top passions
- Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
- Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
- Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
Common styles
Integrity, Dependability, Attention to Detail, Persistence, Analytical Thinking
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Key Abilities
This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:
Technologies & Tools
Work Environment & Style
Common Styles for This Career
- Integrity (High importance: 4.78/5)
- Dependability (High importance: 4.36/5)
- Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.35/5)
- Persistence (High importance: 4.17/5)
- Analytical Thinking (High importance: 4.16/5)
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This career requires extensive preparation, typically including a graduate degree (Master's or Doctoral) and several years of experience. Most professionals in this field have invested significant time in education and training.
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