O*NET-SOC 19-1029.02

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Maintain accurate laboratory records and data.Core16807
Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results.Core16813
Write grant applications to obtain funding.Core23904
Perform laboratory procedures following protocols including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing, cloning and extraction, ribonucleic acid (RNA) purification, or gel electrophoresis.Core16805
Conduct research on cell organization and function, including mechanisms of gene expression, cellular bioinformatics, cell signaling, or cell differentiation.Core16815
Prepare or review reports, manuscripts, or meeting presentations.Core23905
Instruct undergraduate and graduate students within the areas of cellular or molecular biology.Core16808
Direct, coordinate, organize, or prioritize biological laboratory activities.Core16810
Compile and analyze molecular or cellular experimental data and adjust experimental designs as necessary.Core16814
Evaluate new technologies to enhance or complement current research.Core16809
Provide scientific direction for project teams regarding the evaluation or handling of devices, drugs, or cells for in vitro and in vivo disease models.Core16804
Supervise technical personnel and postdoctoral research fellows.Core16802
Monitor or operate specialized equipment, such as gas chromatographs and high pressure liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers, fluorescence activated cell sorters, and phosphorimagers.Core16806
Conduct applied research aimed at improvements in areas such as disease testing, crop quality, pharmaceuticals, and the harnessing of microbes to recycle waste.Core16816
Develop guidelines for procedures such as the management of viruses.Core16799
Develop assays that monitor cell characteristics.Core16811
Coordinate molecular or cellular research activities with scientists specializing in other fields.Core16800
Verify all financial, physical, and human resources assigned to research or development projects are used as planned.Core16796
Participate in all levels of bioproduct development, including proposing new products, performing market analyses, designing and performing experiments, and collaborating with operations and quality control teams during product launches.Supplemental16797
Evaluate new supplies and equipment to ensure operability in specific laboratory settings.Core16798
Confer with vendors to evaluate new equipment or reagents or to discuss the customization of product lines to meet user requirements.Supplemental16801
Design databases, such as mutagenesis libraries.Supplemental16812

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 43 examples in 11 categories, 11 Hot Technology

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Analytical or scientific software

AcaClone pDRAW32
Agilent CGH Analytics
Agilent Technologies GeneSpring GX
Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST
Blast Output Browser BOB
ClustalW
CRI-MAP
Delila
EnzymeX
FASTA
FASTLINK
Gene Recognition and Assembly Internet Link GRAIL
Genotyping software
Geospiza GeneSifter
GraphPad Software GraphPad Prism
Laboratory information management system LIMS
Magma Design Automation software
Mendel
Michigan State University MSU ProFlex
Minitab
NetPrimer
PHYLIP
Primer3
RasMol
Textco BioSoftware Gene Inspector
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
Wolfram Research Mathematica

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
Molecular Devices Corporation MetaMorph

Object or component oriented development software

C++Hot Technology
PythonHot Technology
RHot Technology

Office suite software

Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Data base user interface and query software

Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA libraries
Microsoft AccessHot Technology

File versioning software

GitHot Technology

Computer aided design CAD software

Mathsoft Mathcad

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Read documents to gather technical information.
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Research crop management methods.
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Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate new technologies or methods.
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze biological samples.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop technical or scientific databases.
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Develop biological research methods.
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Plan biological research.
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Controlling Machines and Processes

Operate laboratory or field equipment.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Develop new or advanced products or production methods.
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Establish standards for medical care.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Write grant proposals.
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Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
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Record research or operational data.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel.
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Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
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WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 10 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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- Supports 7
- Sdd brainstormclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Doc coauthoringclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Cpo chief product officerclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Google chatclaudeskills.infoSupports
- Google docsclaudeskills.infoSupports

Training and Teaching Others

Instruct college students in physical or life sciences.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
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Coordinate cross-disciplinary research programs.
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Direct scientific activities.
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Manage scientific or technical project resources.
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Direct medical science or healthcare programs.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill1 of 25

Distinct tools10

Level mix

Augments 3
Supports 7

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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No NICE work role maps to this job.