Agricultural and Food Science Technician Career Video

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JOB TITLE: Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION: Work with agricultural and food scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing; and assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects. Includes technicians who assist food scientists or technologists in the research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.
RELATED JOB TITLES: Agricultural Technicians, Food Science Technicians
ONET: 19-4011.00


JOB TITLE: Agricultural Technicians
OCCUPATION 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.
RELATED JOB TITLES: Agricultural Research Technician, Agricultural Research Technologist, Agricultural Technician, Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech), Research Assistant, Research Associate, Research Specialist, Research Technician, Seed Analyst, Senior Agricultural Assistant
ONET: 19-4012.00


JOB TITLE: Food Science Technicians
OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION: Perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products.
RELATED JOB TITLES: Central Lab Technician (CLT), Food Science Technician, Lab Tech (Laboratory Technician), Laboratory Assistant (Lab Assistant), Operations Technician, Quality Analyst, Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst), Quality Control Technician (QC Technician), Quality Technician, Technical Services Analyst
ONET: 19-4013.00


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