{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:42.225Z","occupation":{"soc":"19-1029.00","title":"Biological Scientists, All Other","group":"Life, Physical & Social Science","sector":"54","jobZone":5,"jobZoneInferred":true},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers biological research and applied advisory practice for animal nutrition, feeding, housing, disease control, and scientific communication across academic, government, and agricultural industry environments at Job Zone 5.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Nutritional requirements of research animals — identify and document under direct supervision in a university or government laboratory setting.","Scientific literature on animal feed materials — read and summarize comprehensively to support ongoing research projects at an advanced-degree entry level.","Research findings on animal biology — compile and organize into draft written reports under the guidance of a senior investigator.","Data collection protocols for feeding trials — follow precisely and record observations accurately in a controlled experimental facility.","Database and spreadsheet software — enter, retrieve, and format biological research data under direction within a life sciences research environment.","Active listening skills — apply during laboratory briefings and team meetings to accurately interpret complex methodological instructions from senior scientists.","Geographic information system tools — operate at a basic level to map animal population or habitat data as directed on research projects.","Sanitation and biosecurity protocols for animal housing — follow established procedures under supervision to maintain compliance in a research vivarium.","Critical thinking — apply when reviewing experimental results to flag anomalies or inconsistencies for senior review in a biological research context.","Presentation software — prepare introductory slide decks summarizing literature or preliminary data for internal laboratory meetings under supervisor guidance."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Nutritive values of common animal feed materials — analyze and compare routinely using established assay methods in a research or agricultural testing laboratory.","Research manuscripts and technical reports — draft and revise with reduced oversight to communicate findings to scientific and producer audiences.","Animal feeding and husbandry practice improvements — propose evidence-based modifications based on review of current literature and trial data in production settings.","Complex biological data sets — query, clean, and interpret using database and spreadsheet tools to support multi-phase research projects independently.","Oral presentations of research results — deliver clearly to both scientific peers and agricultural producers at regional conferences or extension events.","Parasite and disease control protocols — adapt and implement standard procedures for varying animal species and housing environments with limited supervision.","Inductive reasoning — apply to identify emerging patterns across multiple feeding trials and draw preliminary conclusions for team discussion.","Producer advisory communications — develop written guidance documents recommending improved animal production techniques based on completed research outcomes.","Geographic information systems — use with proficiency to analyze spatial relationships in wildlife or livestock distribution studies across field sites.","Active learning — pursue independently through professional development activities to integrate new methodologies into routine biological research practice."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Nutritional requirement models for diverse animal species — design and execute original research programs autonomously in academic, government, or industry research environments.","Research findings — communicate authoritatively through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and public-facing materials directed at scientific and agricultural stakeholder audiences.","Animal housing, feeding, and sanitation systems — evaluate comprehensively and develop improved practice frameworks addressing non-routine challenges across multiple production contexts.","Producer advisory programs — lead independently, translating complex biological research into actionable recommendations that measurably enhance animal production outcomes.","Complex problem solving — apply across full research scope to resolve novel experimental challenges involving disease control, nutrition, or environmental factors in animal populations.","Multi-source biological data — integrate from databases, field studies, and laboratory assays to produce authoritative interpretations supporting regulatory or production decisions.","Judgment and decision making — exercise autonomously when evaluating experimental design trade-offs, resource allocation, and ethical considerations in biological research programs.","CAD and modeling software — utilize to design improved animal housing systems or experimental apparatus tailored to specific research and welfare requirements.","Cross-disciplinary knowledge in chemistry, biology, and mathematics — synthesize to address complex questions about nutrient metabolism and feed composition in research programs.","Mentorship of graduate students and junior scientists — provide structured guidance on research methodology, scientific writing, and professional development within research laboratories."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["National or institutional research agenda for animal biological sciences — set strategic direction by identifying priority gaps and securing sustained funding from government and industry partners.","Scientific communication strategy — lead organization-wide efforts to disseminate high-impact findings to research communities, policymakers, producers, and the public at national scale.","Transformative improvements in animal production practices — champion adoption across industry sectors by synthesizing research programs, forging producer partnerships, and influencing policy frameworks.","Senior scientific advisory function — serve authoritatively for agricultural agencies, industry boards, and international bodies on animal nutrition, disease control, and welfare standards.","Large-scale interdisciplinary research programs — design and direct, integrating biology, chemistry, data science, and agricultural economics to solve systemic animal production challenges.","Organizational research culture — cultivate intellectual curiosity, integrity, and rigorous attention to detail by modeling exemplary scientific standards and establishing institutional norms.","Next-generation biological scientists — develop through doctoral mentorship, fellowship program leadership, and executive sponsorship of early-career researchers across the life sciences.","Advanced analytical infrastructure — lead procurement, implementation, and governance of GIS platforms, research databases, and computational tools at an institutional or multi-site level.","High-stakes judgment — exercise at the executive level when advising on outbreak response, regulatory submissions, or controversial animal production technologies with broad societal implications.","Knowledge translation — orchestrate systematic conversion of research discoveries into extension education, producer training programs, and policy guidance that drives measurable industry improvement."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}