Agricultural And Food Science Technician is a Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences job with over 338 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Agricultural And Food Science Technicians are hired by companies in the Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools industry. The average H1B Agricultural And Food Science Technicians job lasts 893 days.
Work with agricultural and food scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing; and assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects. Includes technicians who assist food scientists or technologists in the research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 171 | $32,690 |
| Wineries | 36 | $34,274 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | 20 | $30,118 |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | 11 | $33,970 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 6 | $40,917 |
| Coffee and Tea Manufacturing | 6 | $43,160 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | 5 | $42,636 |
| Support Activities for Animal Production | 4 | $26,188 |
| Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) | 4 | $34,694 |
| Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing | 4 | $42,489 |