Career Details :: Photographers, Scientific
Description
Photograph variety of subject material to illustrate or record scientific/medical data or phenomena, utilizing knowledge of scientific procedures and photographic technology and techniques.
Experience
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Education
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.
Training
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.
Tasks
- Photographs variety of subject material to illustrate or record scientific or medical data or phenomena related to an area of interest.
- Plans methods and procedures for photographing subject material and setup of required equipment.
- Removes exposed film and develops film, using chemicals, touch-up tools, and equipment.
- Sets up, mounts, or installs photographic equipment and cameras.
- Engages in research to develop new photographic procedure, materials, and scientific data.
- Observes and arranges subject material to desired position.
- Sights and focuses camera to take picture of subject material to illustrate or record scientific or medical data or phenomena.
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Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
- Thinking Creatively
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Important Skills
Frequent Work Context
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
- Degree of Automation
- Frustrating Circumstances
- Consequence of Error
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