We surveyed 531 agricultural and food science technicians to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical agricultural and food science technician. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an agricultural and food science technician?
Low
High
Working as an agricultural and food science technician typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become an agricultural and food science technician?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an agricultural and food science technician typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.
Is it easy to get a job as an agricultural and food science technician?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as an agricultural and food science technician. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for agricultural and food science technicians.
Do agricultural and food science technicians work full-time or part-time?
70% of agricultural and food science technicians work in full-time roles while 30% work part-time.
Is being an agricultural and food science technician stressful?
Low
High
Agricultural and food science technicians tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as an agricultural and food science technician?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being an agricultural and food science technician.
How competitive is the workplace for agricultural and food science technicians?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for agricultural and food science technicians.
Does being an agricultural and food science technician require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for agricultural and food science technicians.
Are agricultural and food science technicians allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Agricultural and food science technicians rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do agricultural and food science technicians have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Agricultural and food science technicians tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being an agricultural and food science technician physically demanding?
Low
High
Being an agricultural and food science technician may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are agricultural and food science technicians exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Agricultural and food science technicians tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being an agricultural and food science technician require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as an agricultural and food science technician.
Does being a good agricultural and food science technician require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as an agricultural and food science technician.