Agricultural and Food Science Technicians

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 26,980 - 64,020; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Agricultural or Food Science Technician to work in collaboration with agricultural and food scientists in research and production. Responsibilities include conducting tests and experiments to enhance crop yield and quality, as well as working on animal breeding and nutrition. Candidates should be prepared to assist in the research and development of food production processes, focusing on quality control. The position offers a competitive salary range between $26,980 and $64,020 annually, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Work with agricultural and food scientists in research and production.
• Conduct tests to improve yield and quality of crops.
• Assist in animal breeding and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Assist food scientists in quality control and processing.
• Conduct experiments to increase disease resistance in plants and animals.

Job description

Agricultural or Food Science Technician

Position 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.

Other Job Titles

• Feed Mill Lab Technician
• Cotton Program Technician
• Agriculture Technician
• Agronomy Technician
• Food Quality Technician

Job Outlook

In 2016, there were an estimated 27,500 jobs in the United States for Agricultural or Food Science Technician. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.2% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,700 new jobs by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 3,000 job openings each year.

The states with the most job growth for Agricultural or Food Science Technician are Nevada, Utah, and Idaho. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Hawaii, or Delaware. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary

Agricultural and Food Science Technicians make between $26,980 and $64,020 a year.

Agricultural and Food Science Technicians who work in New Jersey, Massachusetts, or New York, make the highest salaries.

Median Annual Salaries by State

• Alabama – $37,960
• Arizona – $42,000
• Arkansas – $40,800
• California – $45,400
• Colorado – $45,670
• Florida – $40,230
• Georgia – $41,780
• Hawaii – $44,730
• Idaho – $38,510
• Illinois – $41,750
• Indiana – $44,190
• Iowa – $49,940
• Kansas – $43,210
• Kentucky – $44,720
• Louisiana – $37,510
• Maine – $36,430
• Maryland – $40,390
• Massachusetts – $54,500
• Michigan – $38,010
• Minnesota – $42,580
• Mississippi – $37,800
• Missouri – $46,660
• Montana – $43,650
• Nebraska – $39,140
• New Jersey – $58,440
• New Mexico – $41,170
• New York – $51,940
• North Carolina – $43,380
• North Dakota – $49,640
• Ohio – $42,360
• Oklahoma – $33,970
• Oregon – $43,040
• Pennsylvania – $40,950
• South Dakota – $29,370
• Tennessee – $39,440
• Texas – $46,390
• Utah – $36,940
• Vermont – $44,810
• Virginia – $38,130
• Washington – $41,830
• West Virginia – $53,260
• Wisconsin – $39,730

Industries

Agricultural and Food Science Technicians work in the following industries: agriculture, food production, research & development, and related laboratory settings.