Biological Scientists
Biological scientists examine and investigate the morphology, structure, and physical characteristics of living organisms, including their inter-relationships, environments and diseases.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£33501
New workers start around £19286. Normal pay is £33501 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £56668.
Jobs
2106
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Monitors the distribution, presence and behaviour of plants, animals and aquatic life, and performs other scientific tasks related to conservation not performed by Job holders in MINOR GROUP 215: Conservation and Environment Professionals.
- Advises farmers, medical staff and others, on the nature of field crops, livestock and produce and on the treatment and prevention of disease.
- Observes the structure of communities of organisms in the laboratory and in their natural environment.
- Researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms.
- Studies the physical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Learning
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Critical Thinking
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Active Listening
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Writing
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Science
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Monitoring
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Speaking
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Mathematics
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Learning Strategies
