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sAgricultural Technician Salary: $37,000Associate or Bachelor’s Degree • Workwithagriculturalandfoodscientistsinfood,fiber,andanimalresearch,production,andprocessing• Assistwithanimalbreedingandnutrition• Conducttestsandexperimentstoimproveyieldandqualityofcropsortoincreasetheresistanceof plantsandanimalstodiseaseorinsects
Chemical Engineer Salary: $96,000Bachelor’s Degree • Designchemicalplantequipmentanddeviseprocessesformanufacturingchemicalsandproducts• Applyprinciplesandtechnologyofchemistry,physics,andengineering
Chemical Technician Salary: $42,000Associate Degree • Conductchemicalandphysicallaboratorytests• Assistscientistsinmakingqualitativeandquantitativeanalysesofsolids,liquids,andgaseousmaterials researchanddevelopmentofnewproducts• Includesprocesses,qualitycontrol,maintenanceofenvironmentalstandards,andotherworkinvolving experimental,theoretical,orpracticalapplicationofchemistryandrelatedsciences
Chemist Salary: $70,000Bachelor’s Degree • Conductqualitativeandquantitativechemicalanalysesorexperimentsinlaboratoriesforqualityor processcontrolortodevelopnewproductsorknowledge
Food Science Technologist Salary: $51,000Associate or Bachelor’s Degree • Usechemistry,microbiology,engineering,andothersciencestostudytheprinciples underlyingtheprocessinganddeteriorationoffoods• Analyzefoodcontenttodeterminelevelsofvitamins,fat,sugar,andprotein• Applyfoodscienceknowledgetodeterminebestwaystoprocess,package, preserve,store,anddistributefood
Industrial Engineering Technician Salary: $49,000Associate or Bachelor’s Degree • Applyengineeringtheoryandprinciplestoproblemsofindustriallayoutormanufacturing production,usuallyunderthedirectionofengineeringstaff• Performtimeandmotionstudiesonworkeroperationstoestablishstandardproduction ratesorimproveefficiency
Industrial Engineer Salary: $76,000Bachelor’s Degree • Design,develop,test,andevaluateintegratedsystemsformanagingindustrialproductionprocesses• Evaluatehumanworkfactors,qualitycontrol,inventorycontrol,logisticsandmaterialflow,cost analysis,andproductioncoordination
Industrial Production Manager Salary: $96,000Associate or Bachelor’s Degree • Plan,direct,orcoordinatetheworkactivitiesandresources necessaryformanufacturingproductsinaccordancewithcost, quality,andquantityspecifications
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ringCivil Engineering Technician Salary: $44,000
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree • Applytheoryandprinciplesofcivilengineeringinplanning, designing,andoverseeingconstructionandmaintenanceof structuresandfacilitiesunderthedirectionofengineeringstafforphysicalscientists
Construction Manager Salary: $92,000Associate Degree • Plan,direct,orcoordinateconstructionandmaintenanceofstructures,facilities,andsystems.• Participateintheconceptualdevelopmentofaconstructionprojectandoverseeitsorganization, scheduling,budgeting,andimplementation
Electrical or Electronics Drafter Salary: $54,000Associate or Bachelor’s Degree • Preparewiringdiagrams,circuitboardassemblydiagrams,andlayoutdrawingsusedforthemanufacture, installation,orrepairofelectricalequipment
Electrical and Electronics Repairer, Commercial and Industrial Equipment Salary: $55,000Associate Degree • Repair,test,adjust,orinstallelectronicequipment,suchasindustrialcontrols,transmitters,andantennas
Electrical Engineer Salary: $86,000Bachelor’s Degree • Research,design,develop,test,orsupervisethemanufacturingandinstallationofelectricalequipment, components,orsystems• Applicationincommercial,industrial,military,orscientificuse
Electrical or Mechanical Technician Salary: $48,000Associate Degree • Operate,test,maintain,orcalibrateunmanned,automated,servo-mechanical,orelectromechanical equipment• Mayassistengineersintestinganddesigningroboticsequipment
Machinist Salary: $37,000High School or Associate Degree • Setupandoperateavarietyofmachinetoolstoproduceprecisionpartsandinstruments• Fabricate,modify,orrepairmechanicalinstruments• Applyingknowledgeofmechanics,mathematics,metalproperties,layout,andmachiningprocedures
Material Engineer Salary: $70,000Bachelor’s Degree • Evaluatematerialsanddevelopmachineryandprocessestomanufacturematerialsforuseinproducts thatmustmeetspecializeddesignandperformancespecifications• Developnewusesforknownmaterialsincludingcompositematerialsorspecializinginonetypeof material,suchasgraphite,metalandmetalalloys,ceramicsandglass,plasticsandpolymers,and naturallyoccurringmaterials
Mechanical Drafter Salary: $50,000Associate Degree • Preparedetailedworkingdiagramsofmachineryandmechanicaldevices,includingdimensions, fasteningmethods,andotherengineeringinformation
Mechanical Engineering Technician Salary: $40,000Associate or Bachelor’s Degree • Applytheoryandprinciplesofmechanicalengineeringtomodify,develop,test,orcalibratemachinery andequipmentunderdirectionofengineeringstafforphysicalscientists
Welder, Cutter, Solderer, or Brazer Salary: $37,000High School or Associate Degree • Usehand-welding,flame-cutting,handsoldering,orbrazingequipmenttoweldorjoinmetalcomponents ortofillholes,indentations,orseamsoffabricatedmetalproducts
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ceEnvironmental Engineering Technician Salary: $81,000
Bachelor’s Degree • Applytheoryandprinciplesofenvironmentalengineeringtomodify,test,andoperateequipmentand devicesusedintheprevention,control,andremediationofenvironmentalproblems
Environmental Science and Protection Technician, Including Health Salary: $59,000Associate or Bachelor’s Degree • Performlaboratoryandfieldteststomonitortheenvironment• Investigatesourcesofpollutionunderthedirectionofanenvironmentalscientist,engineer,orotherspecialist• Collectsamplesofgases,soil,water,andothermaterialsfortesting
Forest or Conservation Technicians Salary: $38,000Associate Degree • Providetechnicalassistanceregardingtheconservationofsoil,water,forests,orrelatednaturalresources• Compiledatapertainingtosize,content,condition,andothercharacteristicsofforesttracts,underthe directionofforesters• Trainandleadforestworkersinforestpropagation,firepreventionandsuppression
Process Technician Salary: $25,000Associate Degree • Involvedineverystepintheprocessofmanufacturingabiotechnologyproductandworkinmany differentenvironments• Operate,monitor,andcontrolbiotechnologymanufacturingequipmentorequipmentthatpackages andlabelsafinishedproduct;cleanandsterilizeproductionequipmentandglassware,mixsolutions,and preparemedia;mixactivedrugingredientswithotheragentstomakefinisheddrugtablets,capsules, liquids,syrups,orointments• Jobtitlesinclude:BioprocessManufacturingTechnician,ManufacturingPreparationTechnician,Chemical EquipmentOperator,InspectionTechnician,PackagingTechnician,ProcessOperator,Aseptic ManufacturingTechnician,ManufacturingAssociate,FormulationandFillTechnician,ChemicalOperator, ProductionTechnician
Veterinarian Technician or Assistant Salary: $28,000Associate Degree • Performmedicaltestsinalaboratoryenvironmentforuseinthetreatmentanddiagnosisofdiseasesin animals• Preparevaccinesandserumsforpreventionofdiseases• Preparetissuesamples,takebloodsamples,andexecutelaboratorytests,suchasurinalysisandblood counts
Cardiovascular Technologist Salary: $59,000Associate Degree• Conducttestsonpulmonaryorcardiovascularsystemsofpatients fordiagnosticpurposes• Mayconductorassistinelectrocardiograms,cardiac catheterizations,pulmonaryfunctions,lungcapacity,and similartests
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Salary: $62,000Associate Degree • Produceultrasonicrecordingsofinternalorgansforusebyphysicians
Medical or Clinical Laboratory Technician Salary: $57,000Associate Degree • Performroutinemedicallaboratorytestsforthediagnosis,treatment, andpreventionofdisease• Workunderthesupervisionofamedicaltechnologist
Medical Equipment Repairer Salary: $27,000Associate Degree • Test,adjust,orrepairbiomedicalorelectromedicalequipment
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Nuclear Medicine Technician Salary: $64,000Associate Degree • Prepare,administer,andmeasureradioactiveisotopesintherapeutic,diagnostic,andtracerstudiesusing avarietyofradioisotopeequipment• Preparestocksolutionsofradioactivematerialsandcalculatedosestobeadministeredbyradiologists
Occupational Health and Safety Technician Salary: $65,000Associate or Bachelor’s Degree • Review,evaluate,andanalyzeworkenvironmentsanddesignprogramsandprocedurestocontrol, eliminate,andpreventdiseaseorinjurycausedbychemical,physical,andbiologicalagentsor ergonomicfactors• Inspectandenforceadherencetolawsandregulationsgoverningthehealthandsafetyofindividuals
Physical Therapist Assistant Salary: $51,000Associate Degree • Assistphysicaltherapistsinprovidingphysicaltherapytreatmentsandprocedures• Inaccordancewithstatelaws,assistinthedevelopmentoftreatmentplans,carryoutroutinefunctions, documenttheprogressoftreatment,andmodifyspecifictreatmentsinaccordancewithpatient statusandwithinthescopeoftreatmentplansestablishedbyaphysicaltherapistRadiation Therapist Technician Salary: $74,000Associate Degree • Provideradiationtherapytopatientsasprescribedbyaradiologistaccordingtoestablishedpractices andstandards• Reviewprescriptionanddiagnosis,actasliaisonwithphysicianandsupportivecarepersonnel,preparing equipment,suchasimmobilization,treatment,andprotectiondevices• Maintainrecords,reports,andfilesRegistered Nurse Salary: $59,000Associate Degree • Assesspatienthealthproblemsandneeds,developandimplementnursingcareplans,andmaintain medicalrecords• Administernursingcaretoill,injured,convalescent,ordisabledpatients• Advisepatientsonhealthmaintenanceanddiseasepreventionorprovidecasemanagement
Respiratory Therapist Salary: $40,000Associate or Bachelor’s Degree • Assess,treat,andcareforpatientswithbreathingdisorders• Assumeprimaryresponsibilityforallrespiratorycaremodalities,includingthesupervisionofrespiratory therapytechnicians• Initiateandconducttherapeuticprocedures;maintain patientrecords;andselect,assemble,check,and operateequipment
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