Soil and Plant Scientists: 
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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Indiana Average Salary | $86,955.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 47 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 57 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 3.25 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 269 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 8.71 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Information Gathering
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Integrity
Written Communication
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Oral Communication
Organization
Leadership
Technology and Tool Usage
Creativity
Professionalism
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Integrity
Written Communication
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Oral Communication
Organization
Leadership
Technology and Tool Usage
Creativity
Professionalism
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze chemical or biological data
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Perform biological testing
Isolate microorganisms
Analyze biological samples
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Examine biological material specimens
Analyze organic compounds
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Perform geographical or environmental research
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Analyze soil to determine fertilizer requirements
Analyze forest conditions
Interpret aerial photographs
Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems
Interpret laws or legislation
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Perform biological testing
Isolate microorganisms
Analyze biological samples
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Examine biological material specimens
Analyze organic compounds
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Perform geographical or environmental research
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Analyze soil to determine fertilizer requirements
Analyze forest conditions
Interpret aerial photographs
Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems
Interpret laws or legislation
Getting Information
Collect statistical data
Conduct field research
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Collect geographical or geological field data
Research agricultural processes or practices
Research impact of environmental conservation initiatives
Research geographical information using library or internet
Research hydrologic features or processes
Survey land or properties
Research crop management methods
Conduct plant location surveys
Conduct biological research
Review maps to determine location or routes
Conduct geological research
Research human or animal disease or parasites
Conduct field research
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Collect geographical or geological field data
Research agricultural processes or practices
Research impact of environmental conservation initiatives
Research geographical information using library or internet
Research hydrologic features or processes
Survey land or properties
Research crop management methods
Conduct plant location surveys
Conduct biological research
Review maps to determine location or routes
Conduct geological research
Research human or animal disease or parasites
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identify characteristics of insects, pests, and diseases
Identify desirable and undesirable vegetation
Identify native and non-native species
Identify characteristics of plants, crops, and tree species
Identify erosion patterns
Identify tree or plant species
Identify microorganisms
Identify properties of soil or fluid samples
Classify plants, animals, or other natural phenomena
Identify plant diseases
Identify characteristics of cloth, fabric, paper or pulp
Identify desirable and undesirable vegetation
Identify native and non-native species
Identify characteristics of plants, crops, and tree species
Identify erosion patterns
Identify tree or plant species
Identify microorganisms
Identify properties of soil or fluid samples
Classify plants, animals, or other natural phenomena
Identify plant diseases
Identify characteristics of cloth, fabric, paper or pulp
Thinking Creatively
Write research or project grant proposals
Write business project or bid proposals
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Develop new products based on scientific research
Develop complex computer databases
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop agricultural methods
Develop sustainable industrial or development methods
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Write business project or bid proposals
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Develop new products based on scientific research
Develop complex computer databases
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop agricultural methods
Develop sustainable industrial or development methods
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
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