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    Career Overview

    Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. 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. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.

    Career Outlook

    Projections 2022-2030

    New job opportunities are likely in the future. With a
    8% Percent change.


    2020 Employment

    26,600

    2030 Employment

    28,700

    What training is needed?

    People starting in this career usually have:

    • Associate's degree
    • No work experience
    • 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

    Programs that can prepare you for this career are:
    • Agriculture, General
    • Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Other
    • Agronomy and Crop Science
    • Animal Sciences, General
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General

    What does a typical day look like?

    • Record research or operational data.
    • Measure ingredients.
    • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
    • Cultivate land.
    • Set up laboratory or field equipment.
    • Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.

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    This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2055370
    Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.