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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.

Employment Projections for Agricultural and Food Science Technicians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

2008 Employment	2018 Employment	Change	% Change	Projected Annual Growth Openings	Projected Annual Replacement Openings	Projected Total Annual Openings
144	156	12	8.3%	1	5	7

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Wages (All Industries, 2010) for Agricultural and Food Science Technicians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

10th Percentile Wage	25th Percentile Wage	50th Percentile Wage	75th Percentile Wage	90th Percentile Wage	Avg Hourly Wage	Avg Annual Wage
$10.65	$12.94	$14.75	$18.32	$22.91	$15.66	$32,570

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State of Oregon License Information for Agricultural and Food Science Technicians No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Current Job Openings for Agricultural and Food Science Technicians in the Oregon Portion of the WIRED Region There are no openings for this occupation in the WIRED region.

Major Industries of Employment for Agricultural and Food Science Technicians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

Industry	NAICS	Ownership	2008 Employment
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting	11	Private	10
Agriculture & Forestry Support Activity	115	Private	10
Manufacturing	31	Private	73
Food Manufacturing	311	Private	61
Fruit, Vegetable, & Specialty Foods Mfg	3114	Private	38
Dairy Product Manufacturing	3115	Private	17
Chemical Manufacturing	325	Private	10
Pharmaceutical & Medicine Manufacturing	3254	Private	10
Wholesale Trade	42	Private	17
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	424	Private	17
Misc Nondurable Goods Merchant Whsle	4249	Private	10
Professional and Technical Services	54	Private	44
Professional and Technical Services	541	Private	44
Architectural and Engineering Services	5413	Private	26
Management & Technical Consulting Svc	5416	Private	12

Educational Requirements for Agricultural and Food Science Technicians Workers typically need an Associate's degree to enter this occupation.

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:

• Crop Production
• Animal Sciences, General
• Food Science
• Agronomy and Crop Science

Oregon State University 104 Kerr Administration Bldg. Corvallis, OR 97331 Phone: (541) 737-0123 Programs of Training: Animal Sciences, General Agronomy and Crop Science

Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Dr NE Salem, OR 97305 Phone: (503) 399-5000 Programs of Training: Crop Production

Washington State University French Administration Building Pullman, WA 99164-1009 Phone: (509) 335-3564 Programs of Training: Agronomy and Crop Science Food Science Animal Sciences, General

Graduates and Program Completers for training programs related to Agricultural and Food Science Technicians

Program	Award	State	Completers	Year
Agronomy and Crop Science	Bachelor's Degree	Oregon	13	2008
Animal Sciences, General	Bachelor's Degree	Oregon	72	2008
Animal Sciences, General	Master's Degree	Oregon	1	2008
Crop Production	Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.	Oregon	3	2008
Crop Production	Associate Degree	Oregon	3	2008
Food Science	Associate Degree	Oregon	3	2008
Food Science	Bachelor's Degree	Oregon	17	2008

Employment Service Job Applicants - January 2011 for Agricultural and Food Science Technicians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

Occupation	Oregon Job Applicants by Experience Level					Washington Applicants
	None	<1 Year	1-4 Years	5-9 Years	10+ Years
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	170	64	89	23	24	0

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Washington State Employment Security Department