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Chemical Technicians

SOC 19-4031.00

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.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Science

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Monitoring

3.8

Active Listening

3.6

Writing

3.6

Speaking

3.4

Quality Control Analysis

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Chemistry

4.0

Mathematics

3.4

English Language

3.3

Computers and Electronics

2.9

Production and Processing

2.6

Education and Training

2.4

Public Safety and Security

2.4

Mechanical

2.3

Key Tasks

1Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials.

2Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.

3Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.

4Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.

5Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.

Also Known As

Analysis Tester Analytical Laboratory Technician (Analytical Lab Technician) Analytical Technician Assayer Assayer Helper Bleach Analyst Cement Tester Assistant Chemical Analyst Chemical Analytical Sampler Chemical Engineering Technician