Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

• confer with research personnel

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

• plan scientific research or investigative studies

Interacting With Computers

• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use relational database software
• use spreadsheet software
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• develop or maintain databases

Getting Information

• collect scientific or technical data
• collect academic research data
• collect statistical data
• read maps
• research human or animal disease
• study development of plants, animals, or microscopic organisms

Documenting/Recording Information

• record test results, test procedures, or inspection data

Processing Information

• develop tables depicting data
• classify plants, animals, or other natural phenomena

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

• use chemical testing or analysis procedures
• use hazardous materials information
• follow infectious materials procedures
• use scientific research methodology
• follow safe waste disposal procedures
• use teaching techniques
• use knowledge of vivisection
• follow microbiology procedures
• use biological research techniques
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use project management techniques
• use quantitative research methods
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• use animal disease control techniques

Analyzing Data or Information

• analyze biological research, test, or analysis data
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• conduct field research or investigative studies
• conduct laboratory research or experiments
• conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
• conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
• analyze ecosystem data
• perform statistical analysis
• conduct analyses or tests of organic compounds

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

• communicate technical information
• make presentations
• confer with scientists

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

• make decisions
• resolve engineering or science problems
• select animals to be bred
• resolve animal breeding problems

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Scheduling Work and Activities

Thinking Creatively

• develop new products based on scientific research results
• develop scientific or mathematical hypotheses, theories, or laws

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

• recognize disease or parasites in animals
• understand animal habits or needs
• examine biological or other material specimens under microscope
• identify insect characteristics
• identify animal species

Developing Objectives and Strategies

• write research or project grant proposals
• write business project or bid proposals
• develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
• develop plans for programs or projects

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

• advise clients or customers
• advise animal owners regarding treatment of animals
• recommend further study or action based on research data
• advise governmental or industrial personnel

Performing General Physical Activities

• capture animals for control, identification, relocation, sale or humane purposes

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

• explain complex mathematical information
• write scholarly or technical research papers
• explain genetic data

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

• oversee execution of organizational or program policies
• direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

• estimate population or condition of plant life, fish, or wildlife

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

• adhere to safety procedures

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

• develop budgets

Performing Administrative Activities

• maintain records, reports, or files
• prepare reports
• prepare technical reports or related documentation

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Handling and Moving Objects

• prepare vaccines, biologicals, or serums
• prepare biological specimens for examination

Developing and Building Teams

Controlling Machines and Processes

• use biological testing instruments
• use microscope
• use laboratory equipment

Training and Teaching Others

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material