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Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Career Overview Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment. Also Known As Health Physics Technician (HP Tech) Radiation Protection Specialist (RP Specialist) Radiation Protection Technician (RPT) Radiochemical Technician Alternate Job Titles Cathodic Protection Technician Chemical Radiation Technician Decontaminator Health Physics Technician (HP Tech) Instrumentation Control …

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Social Science Research Assistants

Career Overview Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. Also Known As Graduate Research Assistant Research Assistant Research Associate Social Research Assistant Alternate Job Titles Bilingual Research Interviewer Clinical Research Assistant Data Analyst Economic Research …

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Forest and Conservation Technicians

Career Overview Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, …

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Nuclear Technicians

Career Overview Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation. Also Known As Licensed Nuclear Operator Nuclear Auxiliary Operator Nuclear Equipment Operator (NEO) Operations Technician Alternate Job Titles Accelerator Operator Accelerator …

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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

Career Overview Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes. Also Known As …

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Hydrologic Technicians

Career Overview Collect and organize data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measure and report on flow rates and ground water levels, maintain field equipment, collect water samples, install and collect sampling equipment, and process samples for shipment to testing laboratories. May …

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Chemical Technicians

Career Overview Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences. Also Known As …

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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Career Overview Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. Also Known As Environmental Health Officer (EHO) Environmental Technician (Environmental Tech) …

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Food Science Technicians

Career Overview Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods. Also Known As Central Laboratory Technician (CLT) Laboratory Technician (Lab …

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Biological Technicians

Career Overview Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs. Also Known As Biological Technician Laboratory Technician Research Associate Research Technician Alternate Job Titles Aquatic Technician …

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