Program Codes: 
35068,1LSTCOP,10269
Employment Percentage: 
4.4117647058823
SOC ID: 
19-4011
SOC Title: 
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
ONET ID: 
19-4011.01
ONET Concat ID: 
19401101
Median Salary: 
39084.07
Ed Level High School: 
2.18
Ed Level Certificate: 
0
Ed Level Some College: 
0
Ed Level Associates: 
18.32
Ed Level Bachelors: 
30.450001
Ed Level Masters: 
49.049999
Ed Level Doctor: 
0
Typical Ed Level: 
a Master's or Professional degree
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.

Core Tasks: 

<ul><li>Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.</li><li>Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.</li><li>Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.</li><li>Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.</li><li>Prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.</li><li>Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.</li><li>Collect animal or crop samples.</li><li>Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application.</li><li>Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.</li><li>Respond to general inquiries or requests from the public.</li></ul>

Start Annual Earnings: 
26942.86
Top Annual Earnings: 
75507.55
Title Slug: 
agricultural-technician