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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 “Field Service Poultry Technician”

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

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Reverse osmosis systems
Balers
Light trucks
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Trenchers
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pH meters
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Laser printers
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Callicrate banding systems
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Elastrator bands
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Grain augers
Soil sterilizers
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Spray-dip machines
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Crop sprayers
Air compressors
Pruning shears
Laboratory separators
Agricultural tractors
Harvesters
Artificial insemination syringes
Soil moisture neutron probes
Granule applicators
Temperature gauges
Heavy cargo trucks
Sweep cultivator shovels
Portable refractometers
Compound binocular light microscopes
Drying ovens
Rakes
Animal measuring sticks
Power dusters
Reach pole saws
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