Agricultural Technicians

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 26,980 - 64,020

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Agricultural Technician to set up and maintain laboratory equipment, collect samples from crops or animals, and assist scientists in biological experiments. The role requires strong skills in reading comprehension, problem-solving, active listening, and mathematics, along with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP. Salary ranges from $26,980 to $64,020 annually depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options.
Giving full attention to what others are saying and asking questions as appropriate.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
Using mathematics to solve problems.

Responsibilities

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 sciences.
Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants.
Determine germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.
Perform laboratory or field testing using various testing apparatus.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Complex Problem Solving

Active Listening

Writing

Critical Thinking

Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

SAP

Job description

Agricultural Technician

What is an Agricultural Technician? Agricultural Technician Job 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.

Daily Life Of an Agricultural Technician

Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
Determine the germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.
Prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability.
Assess comparative soil erosion from various planting or tillage systems, such as conservation tillage with mulch or ridge till systems, no-till systems, or conventional tillage systems with or without moldboard plows.

What an Agricultural Technician Should Know

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.

Types of Agricultural Technician