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.
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- Adjust testing equipment, and prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
- 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.
- Collect samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.
- Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.
- Conduct studies of nitrogen or alternative fertilizer application methods, quantities, or timing to ensure satisfaction of crop needs and minimization of leaching, runoff, or denitrification.
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- Adjust testing equipment, and prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
- 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.
- Collect samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.
- Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.
- Conduct studies of nitrogen or alternative fertilizer application methods, quantities, or timing to ensure satisfaction of crop needs and minimization of leaching, runoff, or denitrification.
- Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
- Examine animals and specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
- Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
- Measure and mark plot areas, and plow, disc, level, and otherwise prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards and vineyards.
- Measure or weigh ingredients used in testing or for purposes such as animal feed.
- Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
- Operate laboratory equipment such as spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, and potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
- Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
- Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.
- Plant seeds in specified areas, and count the resulting plants to determine the percentage of seeds that germinated.
- Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.
- Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations.
- Receive and prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
- Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.
- Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
- Respond to inquiries and requests from the public that do not require specialized scientific knowledge or expertise.
- Set up laboratory or field equipment, and prepare sites for testing.
- Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.
- Supervise pest or weed control operations including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, scheduling application, and training operators.
- Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
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- adhere to safety procedures
- artificially inseminate livestock
- clean rooms or work areas
- collect blood or tissue samples
- collect scientific or technical data
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- adhere to safety procedures
- artificially inseminate livestock
- clean rooms or work areas
- collect blood or tissue samples
- collect scientific or technical data
- collect statistical data
- communicate technical information
- compile numerical or statistical data
- conduct field research or investigative studies
- conduct laboratory research or experiments
- conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
- conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
- develop or maintain databases
- develop tables depicting data
- draw blood
- examine biological or other material specimens under microscope
- feed or water animals
- follow microbiology procedures
- follow safe waste disposal procedures
- identify crop characteristics
- maintain laboratory or field equipment
- maintain records, reports, or files
- measure, weigh, or count products or materials
- mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
- observe plants, flowers, shrubs or trees to ascertain condition
- obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
- perform safety inspections in agricultural, forestry, or fishing setting
- perform statistical analysis
- plant, cultivate, or harvest crops, including aquaculture
- prepare reports
- recognize disease or parasites in animals
- recognize plant diseases
- recognize tree or forest plant species
- recognize wood species characteristics
- record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
- research human or animal disease
- set up or calibrate laboratory equipment
- sterilize or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment
- use biological research techniques
- use biological testing instruments
- use chemical testing or analysis procedures
- use clinical sterilizing technique
- use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
- use hazardous materials information
- use health or sanitation standards
- use herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides or related products
- use knowledge of metric system
- use laboratory equipment
- use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
- use microscope
- use plant disease control techniques
- use plant or crop transplant techniques
- use quantitative research methods
- use relational database software
- use scientific research methodology
- use spreadsheet software
- use word processing or desktop publishing software
- work as a team member
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- Biological Aide
- Blood Tester, Fowl
- Feed-Research Aide
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- Laboratory Assistant, Culture Media
- Seed Analyst
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