Biologists conduct studies of the structure/characteristics of humans, plants, and animals; conduct environmental assessment studies; classify plant/animal specimens; and carry out basic/applied research.

Biologists may perform the following duties:

Plan and conduct studies of the environment, and the population, distribution, structure and functional characteristics and behaviour of plants and animals;

Conduct ecological and environmental impact studies and prepare reports;

Study, identify and classify plant and animal specimens;

Conduct experiments in plant or animal growth, heredity and breeding;

Prepare reports and plans for management of renewable resources;

Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists.

Microbiologists and cell and molecular biologists perform some or all of the following duties:

Conduct research into the structure, function, ecology, biotechnology and genetics of micro-organisms, including bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and algae;

Conduct research into the structure and functioning of human, animal and plant tissues and cells;

Conduct studies into the identification, effects and control of human, plant and animal pathogens and toxins;

Conduct clinical or laboratory studies to test, evaluate and screen drugs and pharmaceuticals;

Conduct molecular or biochemical studies and experiments into genetic expression, gene manipulation and recombinant DNA technology;

Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists.

Bacteriologist
Ecologist
Geneticist
Immunologist
Marine Biologist
Toxicologist