Life Science Technician
OFO No: 314101
Other names for Life Science Technician:
- Bacteriology Technician
- Biochemistry Technician
- Biological Technical Officer
- Biomedical Technician
- Botanical Technical Officer
- Entomology Technician
- Fisheries Technical Officer
- Herbarium Technician
- Life Sciences Laboratory Technologist
- Marine Biology Technician
- Maxillofacial Technician
- Microbiology Technician
- Pharmacology Technician
- Physiology Technologist
- Serology Technician
- Tissue Culture Technician
- Zoology Technical Officer
What is a Life Science Technician?
A Life Science Technician studies living organisms.
These living organisms can be:
- Micro-organisms
- Plant
- Animal
- Human
A Life Science Technician studies organisms to try and improve our quality of life. They could develop a cure or improve the quality of food we eat or develop ways of preventing the extinction of certain animals, etc.
They can work in the following industries:
- Agriculture or food science
- Medical or pharmaceutical
Life Science Technicians can specialise in many different fields. There are approximately 60 or more that they can specialise in, from neuro-science to botany to pathology to zoology.
What does a Life Science Technician do?
- they do tons of research
- work in laboratory
- experiment and test
- carry out field work
- document information
- write reports
- teach or lecture
- share information with various organisations /companies etc
- attend conferences
- keeping up to date with technology
Are you . . . ?
- scientifically minded?
- accurate?
- patient?
- self-motivated?
- curious?
- passionate?
- dedicated?
How do I become a Life Science Technician?
PATH 1
National Diploma in Life Sciences
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Durban University of Technology
- Tshwane University of Technology
- University of Johannesburg
- Vaal University of Technology
PATH 2
National Certificate in Life Sciences (NQF Level 5)
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Biotechnologist or Optometrist
Is becoming a Life Science Technician the right career choice for me?
