Biologists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 44,100 - 140,240; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Biologist to teach or supervise students and perform research in the United States. The ideal candidate will study plant and animal life, develop effective research strategies, and communicate findings to the public. They should possess strong analytical and communication skills, be proficient in multiple software tools, and work collaboratively. The position offers a competitive salary range from about $44,100 to $140,240 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Giving full attention to what others are saying and asking questions.
• Communicating effectively in writing.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.

Responsibilities

• Teach or supervise students and perform research at universities and colleges.
• Study reactions of plants, animals, and marine species to parasites.
• Develop methods for securing representative samples from various environments.
• Communicate test results to the public and officials.

Skills

Science

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Writing

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Python

IBM SPSS Statistics

R

Job description

Biologist

What Does it Take to Be a Biologist?

Biologist Definition Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

Daily Life Of a Biologist

• Teach or supervise students and perform research at universities and colleges.
• Study reactions of plants, animals, and marine species to parasites.
• Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.
• Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
• Develop methods and apparatus for securing representative plant, animal, aquatic, or soil samples.
• Communicate test results to state and federal representatives and general public.

Biologist Required Skills

Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Other Biologist Job Titles

• Cytologist
• Physiologist
• Neurobiologist
• Botanist
• Marine Scientist

Is There Job Demand for Biologists?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 112,800 jobs in the United States for Biologist. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8.9% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 10,100 new jobs for Biologist by 2026. There will be an estimated 11,000 positions for Biologist per year.

What is the Average Salary of a Biologist

The typical yearly salary for Biologists is somewhere between $44,100 and $140,240.

What Tools & Technology do Biologists Use?

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Web browser software
• Python
• Microsoft Access
• Word processing software
• Adobe Photoshop
• Structured query language SQL
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• Linux
• IBM SPSS Statistics
• UNIX
• R