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Skill comparison for Agricultural and Food Science Technicians and Biochemists and Biophysicists

Skills Common to Both Occupations

• Apply Bacteriology Theory
• Apply Basic Chemistry
• 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 Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
• Apply Statistical Methods
• Conduct Chemical Analyses
• Conduct Field Research
• Conduct Laboratory Research
• Conduct Qualitative Analysis
• Conduct Quantitative Analysis
• Conduct Vivisection
• Design Tables Depicting Data
• Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
• Perform Microbiology Procedures
• Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
• Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
• Use Algebra
• Use Biological Research Techniques
• Use Biological Testing Instruments
• Use Calculus
• Use Quantitative Research Methods

Skills Unique to Agricultural and Food Science Technicians

• Analyze And Interpret Chemical Experimental Data
• Apply Artificial Insemination Techniques
• Apply Basic Engineering Principles
• Apply Plant Disease Control Techniques
• Apply Plant Materials Principles
• Apply Planting Or Transplanting Techniques
• Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
• Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
• Apply Soil Science Principles
• Explain Complex Mathematical Information
• 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
• Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
• Recognize Plant Disease
• Recognize Tree And Forest Plant Species
• Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
• Use Herbicides And Pesticides
• Work As A Team Member

Skills Unique to Biochemists and Biophysicists

• Apply Mathematical Principles To New Technology Creation
• Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
• Conduct Investigations And Research
• Develop And Revise Databases
• Make Presentations
• Prepare Vaccines, Biologicals And Serums
• Present Technical Papers And Research Results
• Use Graphic Design Software To Model Chemical And Molecular Structures
• Use Molecular Design Principles
• Use On-Line Search Techniques
• Write Grant Proposals
• Write Technical Papers From Original Research