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Skill comparison for Chemical Technicians and Agricultural and Food Science Technicians

Skills Common to Both Occupations

  • Analyze And Interpret Chemical Experimental Data
  • Apply Basic Chemistry
  • Apply Biochemistry Theory
  • Apply Chemical Laboratory Tests
  • Apply Chemistry Theory
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
  • Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Conduct Chemical Analyses
  • Conduct Laboratory Research
  • Conduct Qualitative Analysis
  • Conduct Quantitative Analysis
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Explain Complex Mathematical Information
  • Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Quantitative Research Methods
  • Work As A Team Member

Skills Unique to Chemical Technicians

  • Apply Emergency Non-Medical Procedures
  • Apply Macro-Molecular Chemistry Principles
  • Apply Oxidation Theory
  • Apply Polymerization Principles
  • Assist Chemical Scientist
  • Compile Data
  • Operate Chemical Control Equipment
  • Prepare Chemical Processing Instructions
  • Understand Properties Of Gases And Liquids In Production, Processing And Manufacturing
  • Use Engineering Fundamentals In Chemical Research
  • Use Metric System
  • Use Molecular Design Principles

Skills Unique to Agricultural and Food Science Technicians

  • Apply Artificial Insemination Techniques
  • Apply Bacteriology Theory
  • Apply Basic Engineering Principles
  • Apply Biological 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 Soil Science Principles
  • Conduct Field Research
  • Conduct Vivisection
  • Identify Tree And Plant Characteristics
  • Inspect Fields Or Forests To Detect Plant Diseases, Pest Infestations Or Noxious Weeds
  • Perform Microbiology Procedures
  • Recognize Plant Disease
  • Recognize Tree And Forest Plant Species
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Use Biological Research Techniques
  • Use Biological Testing Instruments
  • Use Herbicides And Pesticides