Remote sensing technicians

2025-09-04T11:37:32-06:00

Apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. They prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.

Precision agriculture technicians

2025-09-04T11:33:16-06:00

Apply geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems and global positioning system, to agricultural production or management activities, such as pest scouting, site specific pesticide application, yield mapping, or variable rate irrigation. They use digital systems to compare physical topography with data on soils, fertilizer, pests, or weather.

Forest and conservation technicians

2025-09-04T11:25:19-06:00

Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. They compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics. They train and lead forest workers in forest propagation, fire prevention and suppression. They assist in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.

Geological sample test technicians

2025-09-04T10:48:49-06:00

Test or analyze geological samples, crude oil, or minerals to detect presence of petroleum, gas, or mineral deposits indicating potential for exploration or production or to determine physical or chemical properties to ensure that products meet quality standards.

Chemical technicians

2025-09-04T10:40:21-06:00

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application.

Biological technicians

2025-09-04T10:36:37-06:00

Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. They set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results. They analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.