19-4000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
Minor occupational group (Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians) within the major group 'Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations' under the BLS SOC 2018.
Where 19-4000 sits in the SOC 2018 hierarchy
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Subcategories of 19-4000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
- 19-4010Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
Broad occupation category (Agricultural and Food Science Technicians) within the minor group 'Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- 19-4020Biological Technicians
Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.
- 19-4030Chemical Technicians
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.
- 19-4040Environmental Science and Geoscience Technicians
Broad occupation category (Environmental Science and Geoscience Technicians) within the minor group 'Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- 19-4050Nuclear Technicians
Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.
- 19-4060Social Science Research Assistants
Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.
- 19-4070Forest and Conservation Technicians
Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.
- 19-4090Miscellaneous Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
Broad occupation category (Miscellaneous Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians) within the minor group 'Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
Other SOC 2018 codes under 19-4000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
Frequently asked questions
- What is SOC 2018 19-4000?
- SOC 2018 19-4000 is "Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians". Minor occupational group (Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians) within the major group 'Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations' under the BLS SOC 2018.
- What does SOC 2018 19-4000 include?
- 19-4000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians contains 8 direct subcategories: 19-4010 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians; 19-4020 Biological Technicians; 19-4030 Chemical Technicians; 19-4040 Environmental Science and Geoscience Technicians; 19-4050 Nuclear Technicians; 19-4060 Social Science Research Assistants; and more.
- What is the parent category of 19-4000?
- 19-4000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians sits under 19-4000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.
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