Compare Cytogenetic Technologists & Food Science Technicians District Of Columbia

Comparison Cytogenetic Technologists Food Science Technicians
Salary

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Cytogenetic Technologists $64,600
Food Science Technicians Not Available
Similar skills & knowledge

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Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

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Food Production Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists
Very Low
Food Production Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Food Science Technicians
Food Science Technicians
Medium

Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists
Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Food Science Technicians
Food Science Technicians
Medium

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Food Science Technicians
Food Science Technicians

Associate's degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Food Science Technicians
Food Science Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

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Certification for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists

2 related certifications

Certification for Food Science Technicians
Food Science Technicians

0 related certifications