Soil / Plant Scientist
Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.
At a Glance
Soil / Plant Scientist. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Research, Communication, Watershed Management.
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Associate degree
2 years
1
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Soil and Plant Scientists
Median Wage
$71,410/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+5.4%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
Watershed Management
Forestry
Agriculture
Soil Science
Wildlife Management
Rangeland Management
Ecology
Information Sciences
Experimentation
Hazard Communication (HazCom)
Human Nutrition
Project Planning
Taxonomy
Animal Science
Specimen Preparation
Academic Affairs
Livestock Production
Common Skills (11)
Research
Communication
Planning
Management
Cleanliness
Leadership
Filing
Training And Development
Teaching
Computer Literacy
Visionary
Certifications (1)
Security Clearance
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