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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 “Biological Aide”

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

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

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