Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 4 – Considerable preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Considerable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.0 | 07/2017 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.75 | 07/2017 |
| Science | 2.A.1.f | 3.75 | 07/2017 |
| Active Learning | 2.A.2.b | 3.5 | 07/2017 |
| Writing | 2.A.1.c | 3.38 | 07/2017 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.75 | 07/2017 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.75 | 07/2017 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.62 | 07/2017 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals. | Core | 72 | 07/2017 |
| Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties. | Core | 73 | 07/2017 |
| Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel. | Core | 72 | 07/2017 |
| Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings. | Core | 71 | 07/2017 |
| Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences. | Core | 72 | 07/2017 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 5.6 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 5.57 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.37 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.98 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.24 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.18 | 11/2023 |