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Occupational Report
for Agricultural And Food Science Technicians (19-4011)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Work with agricultural scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing; assist with animal breeding and nutrition work; under supervision, conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects. Include technicians who assist food scientists or food technologists in the research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.
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Employment Outlook
for Agricultural And Food Science Technicians
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the statewide average.Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Agricultural And Food Science Technicians
There are 8 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 8
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Agricultural And Food Science Technicians
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Agricultural And Food Science Technicians
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$10.64 |
$12.50 |
$14.75 |
$18.98 |
$22.01
|
$15.58 |
$32,414 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
10.54 |
12.04 |
15.05 |
21.75 |
24.02
|
16.52 |
34,374 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
11.32 |
12.68 |
14.88 |
18.25 |
21.27
|
15.56 |
32,372 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
9.85 |
10.87 |
12.75 |
17.98 |
20.39
|
14.38 |
29,904 |
| Lane |
12.07 |
13.47 |
16.48 |
20.41 |
23.45
|
16.91 |
35,164 |
| Clackamas |
12.81 |
13.76 |
15.27 |
18.45 |
20.29
|
15.91 |
33,085 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Agricultural And Food Science Technicians
Industry
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Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
329 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
288 |
|
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
|
Private |
19 |
|
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry
|
Private |
14 |
|
Support Activities for Crop Production
|
Private |
10 |
|
Manufacturing
|
Private |
118 |
|
Food Manufacturing
|
Private |
105 |
|
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing
|
Private |
90 |
|
Chemical Manufacturing
|
Private |
13 |
|
Wholesale Trade
|
Private |
22 |
|
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
|
Private |
22 |
|
Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
|
Private |
14 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
120 |
|
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
|
Private |
105 |
|
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
|
Private |
15 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
State |
41 |
|
Educational Services
|
State |
41 |
|
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
|
State |
41 |
Educational Requirements
for Agricultural And Food Science Technicians
Workers must have an associate to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Agricultural And Food Science Technicians
- Analyze And Interpret Chemical Experimental Data
- Apply Artificial Insemination Techniques
- Apply Bacteriology Theory
- Apply Basic Chemistry
- Apply Basic Engineering Principles
- Apply Biochemistry Theory
- Apply Biological Theory
- Apply Chemical Laboratory Tests
- Apply Chemistry Theory
- Apply Genetic Theory
- Apply Linear Algebra
- Apply Microbiology Theory
- Apply Physiological Knowledge
- Apply Plant Disease Control Techniques
- Apply Plant Materials Principles
- Apply Planting Or Transplanting Techniques
- Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
- Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
- Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
- Apply Soil Science Principles
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Conduct Chemical Analyses
- Conduct Field Research
- Conduct Laboratory Research
- Conduct Qualitative Analysis
- Conduct Quantitative Analysis
- Conduct Vivisection
- Design Tables Depicting Data
- Explain Complex Mathematical Information
- Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Identify Tree And Plant Characteristics
- Inspect Fields Or Forests To Detect Plant Diseases, Pest Infestations Or Noxious Weeds
- Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
- Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
- Perform Microbiology Procedures
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Recognize Plant Disease
- Recognize Tree And Forest Plant Species
- Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use Biological Research Techniques
- Use Biological Testing Instruments
- Use Calculus
- Use Herbicides And Pesticides
- Use Quantitative Research Methods
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Agricultural And Food Science Technicians
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Agricultural And Food Science Technicians
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
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