Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
On the Job
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians usually work under the direction of Agriculture and Food Scientists. They conduct tests and experiments on things like food, fiber, production, processing, and nutrition. They may work to increase the yield of farms.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms.
- Research methods to improve food products.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Record research or operational data.
- Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms.
- Research crop management methods.
- Research diseases or parasites.
- Research sustainable agricultural processes or practices.
- Analyze chemical compounds or substances.
- Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.
Typical Working Conditions
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Working with a group or team.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
- Exposure to contaminants (like gases or odors).
- Meeting strict deadlines.
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