Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
Several professional associations, such as the Ecological Society of America and the American Society for Microbiology, offer voluntary professional certification to biologists.
A state license may be required for biologists who are employed as technicians in general service health organizations, such as hospitals or clinics. To qualify for this license, proof of suitable educational background is necessary.
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