Agricultural Technicians

O*NET Code: 19-4012.00

Annual Salary
$50,000
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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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πŸ’Ό 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

πŸ“š Knowledge (0)

πŸ’ͺ Abilities (0)

πŸ”§ Technologies & Tools (16)

πŸ”₯Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
πŸ”₯Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
πŸ”₯Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
πŸ”₯Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
πŸ”₯Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
πŸ”₯Microsoft Word
Word processing software
πŸ”₯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

πŸ”„ Career Transition Paths

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πŸ“Š Skills Comparison

Agricultural Technicians β†’ Animal Scientists

βœ• Close Comparison
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (50% skill overlap)

βœ… Transferable Skills (11)

Skills you already have that transfer to the new role

Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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