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Prepares vaccines, biologicals, and serums for prevention of animal diseases: Inoculates fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms. Incubates bacteria for specified period and prepares vaccines and serums by standard laboratory methods. Tests vaccines for sterility and virus inactivity. Prepares standard volumetric solutions and reagents used in testing.

Personality Traits


Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.

Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.

Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.

Salary and Education


How much does a Pharmaceutical Laboratory Technician make?

Nationally: $24,000 – $56,000

Main education level: Bachelor's

source: US Dept of Labor





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