How do they match: Agricultural Technicians

  • Lab Tech
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Agriculture Research Laboratory Assistant
  • Culture Media Laboratory Assistant
  • Dairy Lab Technician
  • Feed Mill Lab Technician
  • Seed Lab Technician
  • Seed Laboratory Assistant
  • Seed Laboratory Technician
  • Seed Analysis Laboratory Assistant

  • 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.

  • Collect animal or crop samples.
  • Conduct studies of nitrogen or alternative fertilizer application methods, quantities, or timing to ensure satisfaction of crop needs and minimization of leaching, runoff, or denitrification.
  • Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
  • Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.
  • Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
  • Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
  • Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
  • Prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
  • Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.
  • Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.
  • Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.

  • Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
  • Operate farming equipment.
  • Operate laboratory or field equipment.
  • Research crop management methods.
  • Set up laboratory or field equipment.