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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 “Landscaping Specialist”

Respond to general inquiries or requests from the public.
Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.
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.
Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
Prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations.
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.
Collect animal or crop samples.
Determine the germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.
Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.
Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.
Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability.
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.
Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.
Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.
Prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
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.
Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.
Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.

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Soil sterilizers
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Egg setters or hatchers
Steam autoclaves
Pollen collectors
Fertilizer or seed spreaders
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Aerosol generators
Vaccination syringes
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Plows
Electronic bench scales
Metal inert gas MIG welders
Infrared lamps
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Egg incubators
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Shielded arc welding tools
pH meters
Reverse osmosis systems
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Power saws
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Elastrator bands
Callicrate banding systems
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Vacuum blood collection tubes
Planters
Notebook computers
Soil moisture neutron probes
Air samplers
Drying ovens
Insect collectors
Laboratory separators
Moisture meters
Aerosol foggers
Animal tatooers
Sweep cultivator shovels
Blood collection syringes
Air compressors
Planting sleds
Grain augers
Animal chutes
Milk cooling equipment
Livestock scales
Electronic counters
Weight meters
Disks
Animal measuring sticks
Dipping vats
Tracked bulldozers
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Animal head-locks
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Rakes
Personal computers
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Laser printers
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