Extension Agent
Extension agents are employed by land-grant universities and serve the citizens of that state by serving as an expert or teacher on a topic relating to economics, community development, agriculture,
Read MoreCrop Advisor
A crop advisor’s main role is to provide knowledge, advice and assistance in the management of crop growth. Crop advisors maintain a close relationship with their clients and scout their
Read MoreCorporate Recruiter
A corporate recruiter provides a full array of recruiting services to an organization including sourcing, attracting and selecting talent to work for a company. Most recruiters work for staffing agencies
Read MoreBrand Manager
Brand managers help to create and manage the perceptions that consumers have of their company’s brand(s). To improve brand perceptions, they utilize consumer research and monitor consumer trends to track
Read MoreSoil Scientist
Soil scientists study soil characteristics, map soil types and investigate the responses of soils under certain conditions by researching the chemical composition, structure and properties of soil. They perform scientific
Read MoreResearch Associate
Research associates perform and document research trials and projects under the supervision of a principal investigator (PI). The type of research that associates perform will depend on the PI that
Read MoreResearch and Development Technician
Research and development (R&D) technicians are responsible for supporting a research team in process improvements and product launches for food products. They will develop new prototypes by performing scientific experimentation,
Read MoreResearch and Development Manager
Research and development (R&D) managers lead a team of researchers for research activities and develop new agricultural products and processes for a company. This involves performing in-depth research on scientific
Read MorePlant Pathologist
Plant pathologists study the health of plants. They work to identify diseases, pests and other health problems a plant may experience. They mechanically inoculate (treat with a vaccine to produce
Read MorePackaging Engineer
Packaging engineers design packaging materials for food, animal health care and other agricultural products such as chemicals, pesticides and seeds. They evaluate current packaging and develop low-cost improvement strategies for
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