According to wikipedia

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A biologist is a scientist who conducts research in biology. Biologists are interested in
studying life on Earth, whether it is an individual cell, a multicellular organism, or a community of
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interacting populations. They usually specialize in a particular branch (e.g., molecular biology,
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zoology, and evolutionary biology) of biology and have a specific research focus (e.g., studying
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malaria or cancer).

Biologists who are involved in basic research have the aim of advancing knowledge about the
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natural world. They conduct their research using the scientific method, which is an empirical
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method for testing hypotheses. Their discoveries may have applications for some specific
purpose such as in biotechnology, which has the goal of developing medically useful products for
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humans.

In modern times, most biologists have one or more academic degrees such as a bachelor's
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degree plus an advanced degree like a master's degree or a doctorate. Like other
scientists, biologists can be found working in different sectors of the economy such as in
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academia, nonprofits, private industry, or government.