# Biologist

Occupation

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A Biologist conducts research into living organisms and biological systems, working in academic labs, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, or environmental organizations. Their work centers on laboratory techniques, structured research methodology, and data analysis, often using R or Python for quantitative work, followed by scientific writing to publish or report findings. The role generally requires an advanced degree and suits someone with strong analytical curiosity and patience for methodical experimentation.

Top skills: [Data Analysis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/data-analysis), [Laboratory Techniques](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/laboratory-techniques)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Biological Technician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/biological-technician), [Research Assistant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/research-assistant)
- Often leads to: [Research Scientist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/research-scientist)

## Similar roles

[Biological Technician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/biological-technician), [Biomedical Scientist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/biomedical-scientist), [Chemist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/chemist), [Environmental Scientist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/environmental-scientist), [Food and Agricultural Scientist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/food-and-agricultural-scientist), [Medical Scientist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/medical-scientist), [Microbiologist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/microbiologist), [Physicist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/physicist), [Research Scientist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/research-scientist)

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