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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 “Agriculture Technician”

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.
Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.
Collect animal or crop samples.
Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.
Prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.
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.
Determine the germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.
Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.
Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability.
Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.
Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application.
Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations.
Respond to general inquiries or requests from the public.
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.
Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.
Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
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.
Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.

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