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. Includes technicians who assist food scientists or food technologists in the research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.
National Outlook
| 2004 Total Employment | 22,000 |
| 2014 Expected Employment | 25,000 |
| Change (Percent) | 3,000 ( 13.4) |
| Total Openings | 7,000 |