Biological Sciences | Smith College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningScienceActive LearningWritingSpeakingMonitoring

Knowledge

BiologyEnglish LanguageMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsChemistry

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningNear VisionOral ExpressionInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and
Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to
Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research perso

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareOffice suite softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Aerobic growth chambersAgitatorsAmino acid analyzersAnaerobic growth chambersAnalytical balancesAutoclavesAutomated cell countersAutomated microplate ELISA readersAutomated tissue/slide stainersAutomatic pipettersBalancesBioanalyzersBiological containment hoodsCentrifugesConductivity meters

Work Values

AchievementSupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceRelationshipsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium19-4021.00	Biological Technicians	title_inference	$52,000 median$81,990 top	+3.51%	290

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Lab manager or technical-operations lead role — set direction across staff, equipment, and budget.
Cross-PI cores and shared facilities — build and steward for an institute or department.
Capital-equipment strategy and grant-funded acquisitions — author with PIs at million-dollar scale.
Workforce development and certification programs — design with HR and academic partners.
Institutional safety culture and compliance — advance through committee leadership.
Talent pipelines from community colleges and undergraduate programs — build with measurable retention.
Major audits and inspections (USDA, OLAW, EHS) — lead at institutional level.
Vendor and consortium negotiations — conduct for shared-services contracts.
Recognition and retention programs for technical staff — institutionalize with measurable outcomes.
Legacy mentorship and field-shaping technician training — contribute through state and national programs.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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