In addition to research scientists, the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) employs many individuals in the biological, physical, and engineering fields with bachelor's or master's degrees to support the mission of the agency. Positions such as Biological Science Research Technicians and Agricultural Science Research Technicians are hired to provide direct support to research scientists in completing their scientific research projects. Support scientists are also hired to assist in projects by maintaining and conducting research directed by research scientists. These support scientists and research technicians are critical to the completion of the many research projects throughout ARS.

ARS offers technical support careers in the following fields:

Agricultural Engineering Animal Science Bioinformatics Chemistry Food Safety Hydrology Microbiology Pathology Physics Soil Science Virology

Agronomy Biochemistry Biology Entomology Genetics Immunology Nutrition Physical Science Plant Science Veterinary Science

Opportunities in professional and administrative occupations are varied, some requiring college degrees while many do not. ARS employs professional and administrative employees in the following occupational areas:

Administrative Management Architecture and Engineering Budget and Finance Information Technology Environmental Protection

Facilities Management Human Resources Procurement and Contracting Public Affairs Safety and Health Writing and Editing

Our professional, administrative, and technical employees are a critical part of our organization structure and are valuable to the accomplishment of our agency mission.