Research and development support technician (except agriculture and forestry) - Salary and Career
Research and Development Support Technicians

Research and development support technician (except agriculture and forestry) - Career description, activities, functions and salary

They plan, prepare and execute tests for the most diverse areas of research and development, supervised by a higher-level professional. They analyze test results, help in the development of methods, processes and products. May carry out auxiliary activities of diffusion of research and development.

How much does an Research and development support technician (except agriculture and forestry) earn

A Research and development support technician (except agriculture and forestry) earns between $1.302 and $10.712 per month, with an average monthly salary of $3.811 and a median salary of $2.750 according to an Averwage.com salary survey along with to data of professionals hired and fired by companies in the labor market.

Our research is based on the salaries of 9.640 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).


Salary ranges for the Research and development support technician (except agriculture and forestry)

Monthly Salary Annual Salary Salary Per Week Hourly Salary
Average wage 3.811 45.736 953 18
1º Quartile 1.302 15.624 325 6
Median Salary 2.750 33.000 688 13
3º Quartile 8.170 98.034 2.042 39
Higher Salary 10.712 128.546 2.678 51


Professional job categories

  • Middle level technicians
    • other mid-level technicians
      • research and development support technicians
        • research and development support technicians

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Main workplaces

Research and Development Support Technicians they work in research and development, agriculture, livestock and related services, construction, oil and natural gas extraction, electricity, gas and hot water companies, among others. Predominantly, they are salaried employees, with a formal contract. They are organized in an interdisciplinary team, under occasional supervision, indoors and outdoors, working in shifts, day and night. They may be subject to the action of toxic materials, radiation and intense noise, in the development of some activities.


What does it take to work in the field of Research and Development Support Technicians

The exercise of these occupations requires a technical course in the area of activity. The time of professional experience required for the full performance of activities varies from one to two years.


Functions and activities of Research and development support technician (except agriculture and forestry)

Research and Development Support Technicians must:

  • assist in the development of methods, processes and products;
  • assist in development of methods, processes and products;
  • analyze test results;
  • plan rehearsals;
  • run assays;
  • demonstrate personal skills;
  • plan tests;
  • perform tests;
  • run tests;
  • plan trials;
  • prepare assays;
  • diffusion research and development;
  • execute tests;
  • prepare tests;

  • Activities

    • write test procedures;
    • collect samples;
    • participate in congresses and seminars;
    • define materials;
    • identify samples;
    • determine chemical elements;
    • implement agricultural and forestry tests;
    • analyze risk of accidents;
    • evaluate animal and plant phenotypes;
    • forward samples and assays to third parties;
    • control material inventory;
    • define test environment conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation, soil type etc. );
    • introduce pathogens;
    • prepare test equipment and materials;
    • design devices;
    • set schedule;
    • train team;
    • inventory animal and plant production;
    • demonstrate organization;
    • prepare chemical solutions;
    • provide individual and collective protective equipment (epi and epc);
    • perform calculations of correction factors (temperature, pressure, gravity, etc.);
    • collect obtained data;
    • perform statistical calculations;
    • providing calibration of equipment;
    • compare results with standard sample;
    • determine electrical parameters;
    • design equipment;
    • enter data in worksheet;
    • work as a team;
    • register samples;
    • check atmospheric conditions;
    • test assay methodologies;
    • demonstrate dynamism;
    • evaluate the degree of plant and animal nutrition;
    • assembling and disassembling test circuits;
    • determine physical parameters;
    • digest samples;
    • collect research information;
    • demonstrate logical reasoning;
    • define test methods and procedures;
    • make tools;
    • prepare samples;
    • make equipment;
    • compare results with tolerances provided for in standards;
    • create worksheets;
    • welcome visitors;
    • elaborate graphical presentation of results;
    • adapt to change;
    • monitor occurrence of pests and diseases;
    • demonstrate creativity;
    • radiate samples;
    • participate in the preparation of scientific articles;
    • define work team;
    • determine petrographic parameters;
    • develop computer applications;
    • check for non-compliance in tests;
    • provide individual and collective protective equipment (ppe and epc);
    • study research;
    • measure samples (length, temperature, volume, etc.);
    • dilute samples;
    • issue test results;
    • redirect methods and tests;
    • weigh samples;
    • perform preventive maintenance of equipment;
    • record time spent on test;
    • adapt devices;
    • check equipment calibration;
    • participate in the preparation of a research report;
    • delivering lectures;
    • concentrate;
    • build specimen;
    • assist in dissemination of experiment results;
    • set equipment;
    • prepare test environment conditions;
    • interpret analysis data;


    Sectors that hire Research and development support technician (except agriculture and forestry) the most in the job market

    • production of certified seeds
    • temporary labor lease
    • experimental research and development in physical and natural sciences
    • other ancillary activities of financial services
    • general public administration
    • manufacture of allopathic medicines for human use
    • clothing parts making
    • combined office and administrative support services
    • experimental research and development in social sciences and humanities
    • welfare services without accommodation




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