{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:13.121Z","occupation":{"soc":"19-1099.00","title":"Life Scientists, All Other","group":"Life, Physical & Social Science","sector":"54","jobZone":null,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers applied life science practice in animal nutrition, husbandry, disease control, and producer advisory roles within research stations, livestock facilities, and extension or agricultural support settings.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Nutritional requirements of common livestock — identify and record under direct supervisor guidance in a research or production facility.","Scientific literature on animal feed materials — read and summarize using standard reading comprehension protocols in a supervised laboratory setting.","Basic animal feeding schedules and protocols — follow and document according to established procedures on a supervised farm or research station.","Research findings on animal health topics — compile and organize into written reports under the direction of a senior scientist.","Spreadsheet software — enter and format animal production data under supervision to support ongoing nutrition studies.","Sanitation and disease-control checklists — apply consistently to animal housing areas following established protocols in a field or facility setting.","Scientific terminology related to biology and chemistry — use accurately when communicating basic observations to supervisors or team members.","Office suite software — prepare draft correspondence and simple tables to communicate routine study updates in an agricultural support role.","Animal parasite identification guides and reference materials — consult and apply under supervision to flag potential health concerns in a livestock setting.","Oral instructions from senior researchers — listen actively and confirm understanding before carrying out assigned data-collection tasks in the field."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Nutritive values of animal feed materials — analyze and compare across multiple feed sources with moderate oversight in a production or research context.","Animal feeding and housing improvement recommendations — draft based on study observations and submit for review in a mid-level research support role.","Research findings on nutrition and husbandry topics — present clearly to small producer or team audiences using standard presentation software with limited supervision.","Database query software — retrieve and cross-reference animal production records to identify trends and anomalies in an ongoing study environment.","Disease and parasite control practices — adapt standard protocols to site-specific conditions in a livestock facility with routine but reduced supervisor check-ins.","Written research summaries — produce with accurate scientific content and clear structure for distribution to producers and internal stakeholders.","Producer inquiries about feeding techniques — respond to using working knowledge of current best practices and product options in an extension or advisory setting.","Critical thinking skills — apply when evaluating conflicting data from animal nutrition trials to propose plausible explanations to the research team.","Geographic information system tools — use to map animal population distribution or environmental variables in support of field-based life science projects.","Animal production improvement options — evaluate using inductive reasoning and prior field experience to recommend feasible changes to facility managers."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Comprehensive nutritional requirement profiles for multiple animal species — develop and validate autonomously through controlled feeding trials in research or production environments.","Non-routine disease or parasite challenges in livestock populations — diagnose probable causes and devise evidence-based control strategies without direct supervision.","Research findings — communicate independently to scientific audiences through written reports and oral presentations, adapting technical depth to each audience.","Animal housing, sanitation, and feeding program improvements — design and implement across a full production cycle using integrated field and laboratory evidence.","Complex datasets from animal production studies — analyze using spreadsheet and database tools, drawing defensible conclusions through deductive and inductive reasoning.","Producer advisory sessions — lead independently, translating current research into practical guidance on improved products and techniques for animal production operations.","Multifaceted feed formulation problems — resolve by synthesizing biology, chemistry, and economics considerations in real-world farm or research station contexts.","Study designs for animal nutrition or health investigations — construct with appropriate controls and data-collection methods suited to a Job Zone 3 field environment.","CAD or GIS software — apply to plan facility layouts or habitat assessments that support improved animal management practices across diverse production settings.","Scientific integrity and judgment — exercise consistently when reporting equivocal data or recommending interventions that carry risk to animal welfare or producer livelihood."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational research agenda for animal nutrition and life science programs — set and prioritize based on producer needs, scientific gaps, and available resources.","Junior scientists and technicians — mentor in research methodology, critical thinking, and professional communication standards within a life science unit or extension program.","Evidence-based guidelines for feeding, housing, and disease control — author and disseminate at industry or regional scale to improve animal production outcomes broadly.","Strategic partnerships with producers, universities, and regulatory bodies — cultivate and lead to advance applied life science research and technology adoption.","Complex, cross-disciplinary animal health and nutrition challenges — resolve by integrating biology, chemistry, administration, and policy considerations at an organizational level.","Program-level quality and integrity standards — establish and enforce across all data collection, analysis, and reporting activities within the life science team.","High-stakes findings on animal production practices — present to executive, regulatory, or public audiences, translating nuanced science into clear policy-relevant conclusions.","Technology evaluation and adoption processes — lead for emerging tools such as advanced GIS platforms, AI-assisted data analysis, or precision feeding systems across the organization.","Funding proposals and strategic plans for life science research initiatives — develop and champion to secure resources that sustain multi-year animal studies.","Organizational culture of intellectual curiosity, dependability, and scientific rigor — model and cultivate through leadership decisions, professional development programs, and team accountability structures."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}