From zoology technician to botanical technician
16 of the 19 essential skills of a botanical technician are already essential for a zoology technician — about 84% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 16
- skills carry over
- 3
- would be new
- 84%
- of the target job covered
- 19
- essential skills of a botanical technician
What a botanical technician does
Botanical technicians provide technical assistance in researching and testing different plant species to monitor their properties such as growth and structure. They collect and analyse data using laboratory equipment, compile reports and maintain laboratory stock. Botanical technicians also study plants to research their use in areas such as medicine, food and materials.
What carries over
16 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- analyse experimental laboratory data
- apply safety procedures in laboratory
- apply scientific methods
- assist in the production of laboratory documentation
- biology
- calibrate laboratory equipment
- collect biological data
- laboratory equipment
- laboratory techniques
- maintain laboratory equipment
- manage inventory
- perform laboratory tests
- perform scientific research
- scientific research methodology
- use laboratory equipment
- write technical reports
What would be new
3 skillsEssential for a botanical technician and not for a zoology technician. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from zoology technician
2 roles- bacteriology technician16 skills in common
- biology technician16 skills in common
← zoology technicianbotanical technician →The other way round
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How far are you from being a botanical technician?
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