Agricultural Research Technologist

Sample resume for an Agricultural Research Technologist showing work history, education, and key skills.

• September 2021 - September 2025 — Agricultural Research Technologist, Lex Martin & Sons
  • Received and prepared laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
  • Collected samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.
  • Set up laboratory or field equipment, and prepared sites for testing.
  • Adjusted testing equipment, and prepared culture media, following standard procedures.
  • Performed general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.
• September 2019 - September 2021 — Agricultural Research Technologist
  • Recorded data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.
  • Collected samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.
  • Prepared data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.
  • Adjusted testing equipment, and prepared culture media, following standard procedures.
  • Performed crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
• March 2018 - September 2019 — Agricultural Research Technologist
  • Planted seeds in specified areas, and counted the resulting plants to determine the percentage of seeds that germinated.
  • Set up laboratory or fielded equipment, and prepared sites for testing.
  • Operated laboratory equipment such as spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, and pH meters to perform tests.
  • Performed crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
  • Transplanted trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.

• Bachelor of Architecture
• December 2013 - December 2017

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

This resume includes work experience, education, and key qualifications for an Agricultural Research Technologist role.