Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 5 – Extensive preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Extensive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | 2.A.1.c | 4.25 | 08/2021 |
| Active Learning | 2.A.2.b | 4.12 | 08/2021 |
| Science | 2.A.1.f | 4.12 | 08/2021 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 4.12 | 08/2021 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
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 | 4.12 | 08/2021 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.12 | 08/2021 |
| Written Expression | 1.A.1.a.4 | 4.12 | 08/2021 |
| Category Flexibility | 1.A.1.b.7 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination. | Core | 65 | 08/2021 |
| Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels. | Core | 64 | 08/2021 |
| Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease. | Core | 65 | 08/2021 |
| Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure. | Core | 64 | 08/2021 |
| Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public. | Core | 65 | 08/2021 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 4.43 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.95 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 3.24 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.3 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.23 | 11/2023 |