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O*NET detailed work activityCollect biological specimens
Stays humanHands-on work
6 jobs6 tasks
This is physical, in-person work with real objects, tools, equipment and places that change from day to day. AI can't do it for you.
Part of Collect environmental or biological samples, under the O*NET work activity group Handling and Moving Objects. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 6 stays human).
Tasks built on this activity
- Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
- Collect samples from animals, plants, or products and route them to laboratories for microbiological assessment, ingredient verification, or other testing.
- Collect animal or crop samples.
- Gather and analyze artifacts and skeletal remains to increase knowledge of ancient cultures.
- Collect and dissect animal specimens and examine specimens under microscope.
- Inspect trees and collect samples of plants, seeds, foliage, bark, and roots to locate insect and disease damage.