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Research Scientist

Research scientists develop and hypothesize scientific experiments that help solve problems across agricultural sectors. Either in a laboratory setting or out in the field, these professionals will carry out experiments,

Quality Control Technician

Quality control technicians ensure that processed and manufactured food products are produced safely and follow quality standards. They perform day-to-day quality control activities, such as internal audits, recommend corrective actions,

Production Lead

Production leads support daily operations of production and manufacturing facilities for a given department. Working closely with production supervisors, they provide leadership and manage work teams while monitoring manufacturing and

Policy Analyst

Policy analysts study how current and proposed laws, government policies and regulations affect individuals, organizations and the community. They perform detailed research to determine the effectiveness of policy and suggest

Millwright

Millwrights are responsible for installing, repairing and troubleshooting mechanical equipment at production plants, farms and construction sites. They will use a variety of hand tools and equipment for cutting. Plus,

Laboratory Manager

Laboratory managers manage the day-to-day laboratory operations for all tasks in a lab. They uphold health and safety standards, improve lab operation processes, and mentor and train lab technicians on

Information Technology (IT) Software Developer

Software developers create programs for computers or other devices that fill a specific need or niche within an agricultural business. They act proactively in providing suggestions in regard to product

Nutritionist/Dietitian

Nutritionists or dietitians advise clients on their food selection based on their lifestyles, tastes and health needs. They research and stay up to date with nutritional science. They use their

Formulator

A formulator of animal feed formulates various feed formulas for the daily diets of specific types of animals. Formulators combine their knowledge of nutrition, feed ingredient characteristics and feed production

Food Scientist

Food scientists develop scientific studies and research hypotheses for the investigation of foods and their processing. This research might involve studying the molecular makeup of food, improving food sustainability or