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	Agricultural Technicians	Soil and Plant Scientists	Forest and Conservation Technicians	Animal Scientists	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	Biological Technicians
SUMMARY	50% Moderate Risk	10% Minimal Risk	28% Low Risk	10% Minimal Risk	24% Low Risk	33% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	4.0/10	7.6/10	4.1/10	6.7/10	5.1/10	4.3/10
POLLING	52% (Moderate Risk, Based on 27 votes)	22% (Low Risk, Based on 78 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	26% (Low Risk, Based on 37 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	49% (Moderate Risk, Based on 62 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	4.3%	5.4%	-3.2%	5.8%	4.0%	3.5%
WAGES	$46,790 or $22.49 per hour	$71,410 or $34.33 per hour	$54,310 or $26.11 per hour	$79,120 or $38.04 per hour	$49,490 or $23.79 per hour	$52,000 or $25.00 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	14,340	16,600	31,080	2,470	39,390	76,190
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DESCRIPTION	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.	Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.	Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.	Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.	Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.	Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

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