Biological Technician
Starting Salary
$36,618
NC Triangle area
Median Annual Wage
$48,196
NC Triangle area
% Bachelor's degree
% Some college, no degree
Job Outlook
+4 %
NC Triangle area
Annual Job Openings
471
NC Triangle area
Biological technicians contribute their own set of skills to the scientific process. They assist biological and medical scientists by setting up, operating, and maintaining lab instruments and equipment. They also make observations, monitor lab work, and examine specimens to detect the presence of disease.
The Associate in Science degree at Durham Tech and the Biotechnology Associate in Applied Science degrees prepare students to pursue this career path. Coursework covers biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, math, and physics. They are designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology.
