Biologists
A Biologist studies plant and animal life and conducts research in one of many specialized areas. May observe and study different types of animals or plants and their habitats or ecosystems, or study cell biology or microorganisms, or research questions relating to human biology and health.
About this Career
Average Salary
£34,091New workers start at around £20,028. Normal pay is £34,091 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £56,184
Annual Openings
70Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Monitors the distribution, presence and behaviour of plants, animals and aquatic life, and performs other scientific tasks related to conservation not performed by Job holders in MINOR GROUP 215: Conservation and Environment Professionals.
- Advises farmers, medical staff and others, on the nature of field crops, livestock and produce and on the treatment and prevention of disease.
- Observes the structure of communities of organisms in the laboratory and in their natural environment.
- Researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms.
- Studies the physical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 84% |
| Active Learning | 83% |
| Critical Thinking | 83% |
| Active Listening | 81% |
| Writing | 80% |
| Science | 77% |
| Monitoring | 72% |
| Speaking | 72% |
| Mathematics | 69% |
| Learning Strategies | 66% |