| Adhere to safety procedures. |
| Advise clients or customers. |
| Analyze biological research, test, or analysis data. |
| Analyze scientific research data or investigative findings. |
| Use chemical testing or analysis procedures. |
| Follow infectious materials procedures. |
| Use nutrition research techniques. |
| Follow nutritional practices. |
| Use scientific research methodology. |
| Collect scientific or technical data. |
| Collect statistical data. |
| Communicate technical information. |
| Conduct field research or investigative studies. |
| Conduct laboratory research or experiments. |
| Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses. |
| Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses. |
| Use knowledge of vivisection. |
| Develop new products based on scientific research results. |
| Explain complex mathematical information. |
| Identify livestock characteristics. |
| Make decisions. |
| Direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies. |
| Follow microbiology procedures. |
| Prepare reports. |
| Recognize disease or parasites in animals. |
| Research human or animal disease. |
| Resolve engineering or science problems. |
| Understand animal habits or needs. |
| Use biological research techniques. |
| Use biological testing instruments. |
| Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data. |
| Use knowledge of investigation techniques. |
| Use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems. |
| Use quantitative research methods. |
| Use relational database software. |
| Use spreadsheet software. |
| Perform statistical analysis. |
| Use word processing or desktop publishing software. |
| Write research or project grant proposals. |
| Write scholarly or technical research papers. |
| Confer with research personnel. |
| Use library or online Internet research techniques. |
| Prepare technical reports or related documentation. |
| Make presentations. |
| Write business project or bid proposals. |
| Develop tables depicting data. |
| Develop or maintain databases. |
| Develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards. |
| Artificially inseminate livestock. |
| Recommend improvements to work methods or procedures. |
| Use microscope. |
| Examine biological or other material specimens under microscope. |
| Record test results, test procedures, or inspection data. |
| Direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs. |
| Analyze organizational operating practices or procedures. |
| Confer with scientists. |
| Develop plans for programs or projects. |
| Develop scientific or mathematical hypotheses, theories, or laws. |
| Conduct analyses or tests of organic compounds. |
| Select animals to be bred. |
| Breed animals to propagate stock or to develop new types. |
| Explain genetic data. |
| Recommend further study or action based on research data. |
| Monitor animal health or quality. |
| Resolve animal breeding problems. |
| Identify nutritional value of foods. |
| Use laboratory equipment. |
| Classify plants, animals, or other natural phenomena. |
| Identify animal species. |
| Study development of plants, animals, or microscopic organisms. |
| Use animal disease control techniques. |
| Advise governmental or industrial personnel. |
| Plan scientific research or investigative studies. |
| Confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel. |
| Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
| Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
| Developing and Building Teams | Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
| Developing Objectives and Strategies | Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
| Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information | Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
| Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates | Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
| Interacting With Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
| Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
| Monitoring and Controlling Resources | Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
| Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
| Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others | Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
| Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
| Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
| Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |