What do they do?
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.
Also known as:
Agricultural Research Technician (Agricultural Research Tech), Agricultural Research Technologist, Agricultural Technician (Agricultural Tech), Agriculture Assistant, Agronomy Research Technician (Agronomy Research Tech), Field Assistant, Insect Research Technician (Insect Research Tech), Lab Tech (Laboratory Technician), Seed Analyst
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| College Name | Scaled Score | College Raptor Ranking | Students | % of School | Median Starting Salary | Save |
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 La Sierra University | -0 | 895 | 5 | 8.3 % | $52,020 | |
 University of Maryland Global Campus | -0 | 1594 | 5 | .7 % | $50,914 |
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| College Name | Scaled Score | College Raptor Ranking | Students | % of School | Median Starting Salary | Save |
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| La Sierra University | -0 | 895 | 5 | 8.3 % | $52,020 | |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | -0 | 1594 | 5 | .7 % | $50,914 |
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- High school diploma equivalent (25%)
- Some college, no degree (24%)
- Bachelor's degree (21%)
- Associate's degree (17%)
- Less than high school diploma (7%)
- Master's degree (5%)
- Doctorate or Professional Degree (<1%)
Most Popular Majors that prepare Agricultural Technicians
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People in this career often know a lot about:
- Food Production - Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
- Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
- Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
People in this career often have talent in:
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
People in this career often do these activities:
- Cultivate land.
- Operate farming equipment.
- Record research or operational data.
- Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
- Research sustainable agricultural processes or practices.
- Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.
- Measure ingredients.
- Test quality of materials or finished products.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Collect biological specimens.
- Operate laboratory or field equipment.
- Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms.
- Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
- Set up laboratory or field equipment.
- Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
- Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.
- Research diseases or parasites.
- Care for plants or animals.
- Research crop management methods.
- Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.
- Provide technical information or assistance to public.
This page includes data from:
Career data: O*NET 29.2 Database
by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA
Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics
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