| Analyze
characteristics of animals to identify
and classify them. |
| Collect
and dissect animal specimens and
examine specimens under microscope. |
| Coordinate
preventive programs to control the
outbreak of wildlife diseases. |
| Disseminate
information by writing reports and
scientific papers or journal articles,
and by making presentations and
giving talks for schools, clubs,
interest groups and park interpretive
programs. |
| Inventory
or estimate plant and wildlife populations. |
| Make
recommendations on management systems
and planning for wildlife populations
and habitat, consulting with stakeholders
and the public at large to explore
options. |
| Organize
and conduct experimental studies
with live animals in controlled
or natural surroundings. |
| Oversee
the care and distribution of zoo
animals, working with curators and
zoo directors to determine the best
way to contain animals, maintain
their habitats and manage facilities. |
| Perform
administrative duties such as fundraising,
public relations, budgeting, and
supervision of zoo staff. |
| Prepare
collections of preserved specimens
or microscopic slides for species
identification and study of development
or disease. |
| Raise
specimens for study and observation
or for use in experiments. |
| Study
animals in their natural habitats,
assessing effects of environment
and industry on animals, interpreting
findings and recommending alternative
operating conditions for industry. |
| Study
characteristics of animals such
as origin, interrelationships, classification,
life histories and diseases, development,
genetics, and distribution. |
| adhere
to safety procedures |
| advise
animal owners regarding treatment
of animals |
| advise
clients or customers |
| advise
governmental or industrial personnel |
| analyze
biological research, test, or analysis
data |
| analyze
ecosystem data |
| analyze
scientific research data or investigative
findings |
| breed
animals to propagate stock or to
develop new types |
| capture
animals for control, identification,
relocation, sale or humane purposes |
| classify
plants, animals, or other natural
phenomena |
| collect
academic research data |
| collect
scientific or technical data |
| collect
statistical data |
| communicate
technical information |
| conduct
analyses or tests of organic compounds |
| conduct
field research or investigative
studies |
| conduct
fund raising activities |
| conduct
laboratory research or experiments |
| conduct
standardized qualitative laboratory
analyses |
| conduct
standardized quantitative laboratory
analyses |
| confer
with research personnel |
| confer
with scientists |
| develop
budgets |
| develop
new products based on scientific
research results |
| develop
or maintain databases |
| develop
plans for programs or projects |
| develop
policies, procedures, methods, or
standards |
| develop
scientific or mathematical hypotheses,
theories, or laws |
| develop
tables depicting data |
| direct
and coordinate activities of workers
or staff |
| direct
and coordinate scientific research
or investigative studies |
| direct
implementation of new procedures,
policies, or programs |
| estimate
population or condition of plant
life, fish, or wildlife |
| examine
biological or other material specimens
under microscope |
| explain
complex mathematical information |
| explain
genetic data |
| follow
infectious materials procedures |
| follow
microbiology procedures |
| follow
safe waste disposal procedures |
| identify
animal species |
| identify
insect characteristics |
| maintain
records, reports, or files |
| make
decisions |
| make
presentations |
| oversee
execution of organizational or program
policies |
| perform
statistical analysis |
| plan
scientific research or investigative
studies |
| prepare
biological specimens for examination |
| prepare
reports |
| prepare
technical reports or related documentation |
| prepare
vaccines, biologicals, or serums |
| read
maps |
| recognize
disease or parasites in animals |
| recommend
further study or action based on
research data |
| record
test results, test procedures, or
inspection data |
| research
human or animal disease |
| resolve
animal breeding problems |
| resolve
engineering or science problems |
| select
animals to be bred |
| study
development of plants, animals,
or microscopic organisms |
| understand
animal habits or needs |
| use
animal disease control techniques |
| use
biological research techniques |
| use
biological testing instruments |
| use
chemical testing or analysis procedures |
| use
computers to enter, access or retrieve
data |
| use
hazardous materials information |
| use
knowledge of investigation techniques |
| use
knowledge of vivisection |
| use
laboratory equipment |
| use
library or online Internet research
techniques |
| use
mathematical or statistical methods
to identify or analyze problems |
| use
microscope |
| use
project management techniques |
| use
quantitative research methods |
| use
relational database software |
| use
scientific research methodology |
| use
spreadsheet software |
| use
teaching techniques |
| use
word processing or desktop publishing
software |
| write
business project or bid proposals |
| write
research or project grant proposals |
| write
scholarly or technical research
papers |
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