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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-4011.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Agricultural Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Agricultural Researcher”

Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.
Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.
Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application.
Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
Determine the germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.
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.
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.
Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.
Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.
Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability.
Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations.
Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.
Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.
Prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
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.
Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
Assess comparative soil erosion from various planting or tillage systems, such as conservation tillage with mulch or ridge till systems, no-till systems, or conventional tillage systems with or without moldboard plows.
Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.
Collect animal or crop samples.
Respond to general inquiries or requests from the public.

Related Technology & Tools

Nitrogen test meters
Compound binocular light microscopes
Planters
Gas welders
Spectrometers
Reach pole saws
Soil sterilizers
Insect collectors
Planting sleds
Temperature gauges
Chisel cultivators
Air samplers
Egg incubators
Pollen collectors
Surface thermometers
Harrows
Chemical sprayers
Electronic bench scales
Granule applicators
Trenchers
Cultivators
Steam autoclaves
Mowers
Ladders
Agricultural tractors
Personal digital assistants PDA
Dipping vats
Drying ovens
Tablet computers
Blood collection syringes
Animal tatooers
Water samplers
Milk cooling equipment
Harvesters
Milking machines
Light trucks
Disks
Plows
Power saws
Desktop computers
pH meters
Heavy cargo trucks
Vacuum blood collection tubes
Electronic counters
Steam sterilizers
Grain augers
Spray-dip machines
Soil moisture neutron probes
Sweep cultivator shovels
Power dusters
Rakes
Laser printers
Animal measuring sticks
Callicrate banding systems
Hypodermic syringes
Notebook computers
Sample vials
Laboratory mechanical convection incubators
Temperature controlled reach-in growth chambers
Shielded arc welding tools
Metal inert gas MIG welders
Laboratory separators
Benchtop centrifuges
Portable refractometers
Elastrator bands
Weather instruments
Infrared lamps
Weight meters
Livestock scales
Animal chutes
Vaccination syringes
Egg setters or hatchers
Balers
Combine harvesters
Aerosol foggers
Reverse osmosis systems
Artificial insemination syringes
Pruning shears
Personal computers
Crop sprayers
Moisture meters
Animal head-locks
Air compressors
Threshers
Fertilizer or seed spreaders
Aerosol generators
Tracked bulldozers
Bed shapers

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