Chemical Technicians
Also called: Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech), Laboratory Analyst (Lab Analyst), Research Technician, Analytical Lab Technician
What they do:
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.
On the job, you would:
- Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
- Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
- Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Hand and Finger Use
Math
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
Data base user interface and query software
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$42,070
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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