• Many science technicians work indoors in laboratory settings, but certain technicians work outdoors, sometimes in remote locations.
• Most science technicians need some postsecondary training, such as an associate degree or a certificate in applied science or science-related technology; biological and forensic science technicians usually need a bachelor's degree.
• Overall growth is expected to be about as fast as average, although growth will vary by specialty.
• Job opportunities are expected to be best for graduates of applied science technology programs who are well trained on equipment used in laboratories or production facilities.

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General information on a variety of technology fields is available from the Pathways to Technology web site: http://www.pathwaystotechnology.org

For information about a career as a biological technician, contact:

• Bio-Link, 1855 Folsom St., Ste 643, San Francisco, CA 94103. Internet: http://www.bio-link.org

For information about a career as a chemical technician, contact:

• American Chemical Society, Education Division, Career Publications, 1155 16th St. NW., Washington, DC 20036. Internet: http://www.acs.org

For career information and a list of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in forensic sciences, contact:

• American Academy of Forensic Sciences, 410 North 21st St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80904. Internet: http://www.aafs.org

For general information on forestry technicians and a list of schools offering education in forestry, contact:

• Society of American Foresters, 5400 Grosvenor Ln., Bethesda, MD 20814. Internet: http://www.safnet.org