Biotech Careers: Agricultural and Food Science Technician

This page from Bio-Link's career website features agricultural and food technician career and education information. This page includes a brief description of agricultural science technicians, who "develop and follow protocols to store crop and animal samples, operate farm equipment and maintain agricultural production areas to conform to scientific testing parameters, examine animals and other specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems and ensure that they meet safety standards, and measure ingredients used in testing of animal feed and for other purposes." The page also includes a brief description of food science technicians, who "collect and prepare samples following established procedures; test food, food additives, and food containers to ensure they comply with established safety standards; analyze chemical properties of food to determine ingredients and formulas; and keep a safe, sterile laboratory environment." Job examples, education and training requirements, educational programs, videos from professionals, and wages are highlighted.