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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 “Research Associate”

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

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