Botanical Technician Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Botanical Technician Do?
Botanical technicians provide technical assistance in researching and testing different plant species to monitor their properties such as growth and structure. They collect and analyse data using laboratory equipment, compile reports and maintain laboratory stock. Botanical technicians also study plants to research their use in areas such as medicine, food and materials.
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Where Do I Start?
Botany
The taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Botanical Technician
Essential Skills
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EssentialBotany knowledge
The taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology.
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EssentialScientific Research Methodology knowledge
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
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EssentialPlant Species knowledge
The variety of plants, trees and shrubs and their special characteristics.
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EssentialBiology knowledge
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
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EssentialCharacteristics Of Plants knowledge
The varieties, characteristics and structural and functional features of plants, depending on their habitat.
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EssentialLaboratory Equipment knowledge
The tools and equipment used by scientists and other scientific professionals in a laboratory.
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EssentialLaboratory Techniques knowledge
Techniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.
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EssentialAnalyse Experimental Laboratory Data skill
Analyse experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings
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EssentialApply Safety Procedures In Laboratory skill
Make sure that laboratory equipment is used in a safe manner and the handling of samples and specimens is correct. Work to ensure the validity of results obtained in research.
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EssentialApply Scientific Methods skill
Apply scientific methods and techniques to investigate phenomena, by acquiring new knowledge or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.
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EssentialAssist In The Production Of Laboratory Documentation skill
Assist in documenting laboratory work, especially paying attention to policies and standard operating procedures.
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EssentialCalibrate Laboratory Equipment skill
Calibrate laboratory equipment by comparing between measurements: one of known magnitude or correctness, made with a trusted device and a second measurement from another piece of laboratory equipment. Make the …
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EssentialCollect Biological Data skill
Collect biological specimens, record and summarise biological data for use in technical studies, developing environmental management plans and biological products.
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EssentialMaintain Laboratory Equipment skill
Clean laboratory glassware and other equipment after use and inspect it for damage or corrosion in order to ensure its proper functioning.
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EssentialManage Inventory skill
Control product inventory in balance of availability and storage costs.
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EssentialPerform Laboratory Tests skill
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
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EssentialPerform Scientific Research skill
Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
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EssentialWrite Technical Reports skill
Compose technical customer reports understandable for people without technical background.
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EssentialUse Laboratory Equipment skill
Make correct use of laboratory equipment when working in a laboratory.
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OptionalEcology knowledge
The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.
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OptionalHorticulture Principles knowledge
The standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, corrective pruning, and fertilisation.
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OptionalEnvironmental Legislation knowledge
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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OptionalVariety Of Botanicals knowledge
Principles of botanicals with a primary focus in herbaceous and annual plants in raw form.
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OptionalBiosecurity knowledge
Be aware of the general principles of the concept of bio-security and in particular, the disease prevention rules to be implemented in case of epidemics endangering public health.
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OptionalChemistry knowledge
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
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OptionalHazardous Waste Storage knowledge
The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks.
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OptionalAquatic Species knowledge
The care and maintenance of aquatic biological species.
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OptionalPlant Care Products knowledge
The variety of products used to treat and invigorate plants such as fertilizers, sprayers, etc.
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OptionalAnalyse Cell Cultures skill
Analyse cell cultures grown from tissue samples, performing also screening of the cervical smear to detect fertility issues.
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OptionalAnalyse Environmental Data skill
Analyse data that interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.
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OptionalEnsure Compliance With Environmental Legislation skill
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are …
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OptionalKeep Task Records skill
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
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OptionalLabel Samples skill
Label raw material/ product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
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OptionalPrepare Visual Data skill
Prepare charts and graphs in order to present data in a visual manner.
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OptionalWrite Research Proposals skill
Synthetise and write proposals aiming to solve research problems. Draft the proposal baseline and objectives, the estimated budget, risks and impact. Document the advances and new developments on the relevant …
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OptionalConduct Ecological Surveys skill
Conduct field surveys to collect information about the number and distribution of organisms.
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OptionalCreate Soil And Plant Improvement Programmes skill
Develop and advise on implementation of soil health and plant nutrition programs.
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OptionalHandle Chemical Products For Soil And Plants skill
Handle chemical products for soil and plants includes cleaning the equipment used for spreading and spraying, mixing of chemicals, preparing pesticides and herbicides for spraying, preparing fertilisers for spreading.
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OptionalMaintain Database skill
Maintain a freelance database that offers extra support to your teams and is able to calculate negotiating costs.
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OptionalMaintain Plant Health skill
Manage and support overall plant health. Practice sustainable gardening techniques and integrated pest management in gardens both outdoor and indoor.
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OptionalNurse Plants skill
Determine the need for nursing activities and carry out nursing by cultivating, maintaining, watering and spraying the plants and trees manually or using appropriate equipment, taking into account the plant …
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OptionalPreserve Samples skill
Preserve collected and labelled samples of raw materials and other food products. Preserve samples applying chemical or physical methods.
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