Agricultural Technicians
Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.
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Salary Information
Agricultural Technicians: $46,790 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Record research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Research diseases or parasites. | Analysis |
| Research sustainable agricultural processes or practices. | Analysis |
| Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. | Communication |
| Care for plants or animals. | General |
| Operate farming equipment. | General |
| Cultivate land. | General |
| Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures. | General |
| Provide technical information or assistance to public. | General |
| Measure ingredients. | General |
| Set up laboratory or field equipment. | General |
| Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis. | General |
| Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms. | General |
| Collect biological specimens. | General |
| Operate laboratory or field equipment. | General |
| Test quality of materials or finished products. | General |
| Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing. | General |
| Develop sustainable industrial or development methods. | Development |
| Maintain laboratory or technical equipment. | Maintenance |
| Supervise scientific or technical personnel. | Management |
| Manage agricultural or forestry operations. | Management |
| Research crop management methods. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Desktop publishing software | Desktop publishing software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Global positioning system GPS software | Mobile location based services software |
| Microsoft operating system | Operating system software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Statistical software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |