Agricultural and Food Science Technicians: 
Work with agricultural and food scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing; and assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects. Includes technicians who assist food scientists or technologists in the research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.
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| Agricultural Technicians |
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Indiana Average Salary | $40,440.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 38 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 175 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 1.74 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 854 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 5.67 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Integrity
Work Ethic
Professionalism
Organization
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Integrity
Work Ethic
Professionalism
Organization
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze chemical or biological data
Determine condition of plants, flowers, shrubs or trees
Analyze organic compounds
Examine biological material specimens
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Analyze biological material samples
Perform biological testing
Analyze chemical compounds or substances
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Interpret animal habits, behaviors, or needs
Determine condition of plants, flowers, shrubs or trees
Analyze organic compounds
Examine biological material specimens
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Analyze biological material samples
Perform biological testing
Analyze chemical compounds or substances
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Interpret animal habits, behaviors, or needs
Getting Information
Collect scientific or technical data
Research agricultural processes or practices
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Conduct field research
Collect statistical data
Research methods to improve food products
Research human or animal disease or parasites
Conduct plant location surveys
Research crop management methods
Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms
Conduct biological research
Obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
Research agricultural processes or practices
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Conduct field research
Collect statistical data
Research methods to improve food products
Research human or animal disease or parasites
Conduct plant location surveys
Research crop management methods
Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms
Conduct biological research
Obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Inseminate animals using Artificial Insemination (AI)
Follow safety procedures and regulations in agricultural, farming, or forestry environments
Control animal and plant diseases through sanitation, cleanliness, and management procedures
Determine desired breeding methods and timetable
Identify animal disease or parasites
Identify insect disease or parasites
Solve animal breeding problems
Solve production problems
Implement health or sanitation standards
Follow safety procedures and regulations in agricultural, farming, or forestry environments
Control animal and plant diseases through sanitation, cleanliness, and management procedures
Determine desired breeding methods and timetable
Identify animal disease or parasites
Identify insect disease or parasites
Solve animal breeding problems
Solve production problems
Implement health or sanitation standards
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identify characteristics of insects, pests, and diseases
Identify plant diseases
Classify plants, animals, or other natural phenomena
Identify tree or plant species
Identify characteristics of livestock, domestic animals, and other animals
Identify characteristics of plants, crops, and tree species
Select animals to be bred
Determine crops or timber ready for harvest
Identify plant diseases
Classify plants, animals, or other natural phenomena
Identify tree or plant species
Identify characteristics of livestock, domestic animals, and other animals
Identify characteristics of plants, crops, and tree species
Select animals to be bred
Determine crops or timber ready for harvest
Handling and Moving Objects
Cultivate microorganisms for study, testing, or medical preparations
Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing
Collect blood or tissue samples
Collect biological specimens
Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis
Prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
Mix food or beverage ingredients according to instructions
Set-up laboratory or field equipment
Collect samples for analysis or testing
Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing
Collect blood or tissue samples
Collect biological specimens
Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis
Prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
Mix food or beverage ingredients according to instructions
Set-up laboratory or field equipment
Collect samples for analysis or testing
Performing General Physical Activities
Harvest agricultural or aquacultural crops
Cultivate agricultural and aquacultural crops for harvesting
Apply herbicides, fertilizers, or pesticides
Transplant plants and crops
Plant agricultural crops
Clean laboratory, healthcare, or medical equipment
Clean rooms, floors, or facilities in agricultural, farming, or forestry settings
Care for plants or animals
Provide food and water to wild, domestic, or farm animals
Cultivate agricultural and aquacultural crops for harvesting
Apply herbicides, fertilizers, or pesticides
Transplant plants and crops
Plant agricultural crops
Clean laboratory, healthcare, or medical equipment
Clean rooms, floors, or facilities in agricultural, farming, or forestry settings
Care for plants or animals
Provide food and water to wild, domestic, or farm animals
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Test food to determine that it is cooked
Test quality of materials or finished products
Test materials to verify safety standards
Perform quality assurance testing
Evaluate quality of materials or products
Perform agricultural, farming, or forestry related safety inspection
Inspect plants, farm crops, or fields
Test quality of materials or finished products
Test materials to verify safety standards
Perform quality assurance testing
Evaluate quality of materials or products
Perform agricultural, farming, or forestry related safety inspection
Inspect plants, farm crops, or fields
Thinking Creatively
Modify recipes to produce specific food products
Select food or beverage samples
Develop sustainable industrial or development methods
Maintain quality assurance procedures
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Select food or beverage samples
Develop sustainable industrial or development methods
Maintain quality assurance procedures
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
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