Agricultural Technicians
O*NET Code: 19-4012.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. 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. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.
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💼 Also Known As
Acidity TesterAgricultural AssistantAgricultural Equipment TechnicianAgricultural Research Technician (Agricultural Research Tech)Agricultural Research TechnologistAgricultural Service TechnicianAgricultural SpecialistAgricultural Technician (Agricultural Tech)Agriculture AssistantAgriculture Field Technician (Agriculture Field Tech)Agriculture Research Lab Assistant (Agriculture Research Laboratory Assistant)Agriculture Technician (Agriculture Tech)Agronomy Research Technician (Agronomy Research Tech)Agronomy Technician (Agronomy Tech)Artificial Breeding Technician (Artificial Breeding Tech)Biological AideBiotechnicianBlood TesterCattle TesterChemical Applicator
⚡ Skills (12)
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Writing3/100
Active Learning3/100
Monitoring3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Speaking3/100
Coordination3/100
Instructing3/100
+ 2 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (16)
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Desktop publishing software
Desktop publishing software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Global positioning system GPS software
Mobile location based services software
0Microsoft operating system
Operating system software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Statistical software
Analytical or scientific software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
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