How do they match: Agricultural Technicians

  • Research Assistant
  • Research Associate
  • Research Specialist
  • Research Technician
  • Research Technologist
  • Agricultural Research Technician
  • Agricultural Research Technologist
  • Agriculture Research Laboratory Assistant
  • Faculty Research Assistant
  • Feed Research Aide
  • Feed Research Technician
  • Seed Analyst
  • Sugarcane Research Technician
  • Weed Science Research Technician

  • 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.

  • Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
  • Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
  • Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.
  • Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.
  • Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application.

  • Operate farming equipment.
  • Operate laboratory or field equipment.
  • Research crop management methods.
  • Research diseases or parasites.
  • Research sustainable agricultural processes or practices.
  • Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
  • Record research or operational data.