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Biological Engineers

Science & Technology

  • Average Salary

    RM3198 - RM 6095

  • Career Trends

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  • Compability

What is Biological Engineers?

Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM3198 - RM 6095

Example of a Job Position

Biology Laboratory Technician
Biology Technician
Environmental Engineer
Laboratory Technician
Research Assistant
Research Association
Research Specialist
Research Technician
Biological Resources Expert
Wildlife Biology Technician

Task

? Conduct research or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals ? Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings ? Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities ? Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties ? Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas

Knowledge

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Biology

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, function, interdependence, and their interactions with the environment and each other.

Chemistry

Knowledge of the composition, structure and chemical properties of substances and chemical processes and transformations that occur. Includes the use of chemicals and their interactions, alarms, production techniques and disposal methods

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Complex Problem Solving

Identify complex problems and review related information in order to develop and evaluate options and solutions that can be applied.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Science

Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Capability

  • 1

    Information Arrangement - The ability to arrange various things and actions in a certain sequence or pattern according to the rules specified (for example: number patterns, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

  • 2

    Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so that others can understand

  • 3

    Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules and conclusions (including finding relationships between seemingly unconnected events).

  • 4

    Near Distance Vision - The ability to see details at close range (a few feet away from the object).

  • 5

    Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on tasks in a given period without being easily distracted.

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