Chemical Technicians
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.
88 alternate job titles:
Analysis Tester
Analytical Laboratory Technician (Analytical Lab Technician)
Analytical Technician
Assayer
Bleach Analyst
Chemical Analyst
Chemical Analytical Sampler
Chemical Dependency Technician (Chemical Dependency Tech)
Chemical Engineering Technician
Chemical Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Lab Assistant)
Chemical Laboratory Technician (Chemical Lab Technician)
Chemical Laboratory Tester (Chemical Lab Tester)
Chemical Process Technician (Chemical Process Tech)
Chemical Research Worker
Chemical Technician
Chemical Tester
Chemist Assistant
Chemist Helper
Chemistry Lab Technician (Chemistry Laboratory Technician)
Chemistry QC Tech (Chemistry Quality Control Technician)
Chemistry Research Assistant
Chemistry Technician
Cloth Tester
Color Consultant
Color Maker
Color Maker Formulator
Color Matcher
Color Tester
Colorist
Colorist Formulator
Concrete Analyst
Concrete Technician
Concrete Tester
Control Analyst
Drug Testing Technician
Dry Color Tester
Dye Colorist Formulator
Dye Expert
Dye Lab Technician
Fiber Analyst
Field Laboratory Operator (Field Lab Operator)
Flue Gas Analyst
Formulation Technician
Formulator
Formulator Compounder
Gas Technician (Gas Tech)
Gold Assayer
Grey Goods Tester
Inorganic Chemical Technician
Laboratory Analyst (Lab Analyst)
Laboratory Assistant (Lab Assistant)
Laboratory Chemical Assistant (Lab Chemical Assistant)
Laboratory Cureman (Lab Cureman)
Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech)
Laboratory Tester (Lab Tester)
Laboratory Worker (Lab Worker)
Mass Spectrometrist
Materials Analyst
Measurement Technician (Measurement Tech)
Medical Lab Technician (Medical Laboratory Technician)
Organic Preparation Analyst (Organic Prep Analyst)
Organic Preparation Technician (Organic Prep Technician)
Paint Formulator
Paint Laboratory Technician (Paint Lab Technician)
Paint Technician
Paint Tester
Perfumer
Plastic Technician
Polymer Tester
Process Development Associate
Pyrotechnist
Quality Control Laboratory Technician (QC Lab Tech)
Quality Control Technician (QC Tech)
Rayon Tester
Research and Development Associate (R & D Associate)
Research Technician
Rubber Compounder Formulator
Scientific Research Associate
Spectrograph Operator
Spectrographer
Spectroscopist
Technical Staff Member
Textile Colorist Formulator
Textile Technologist
Viscosity Inspector
Viscosity Worker
Water Analyst
Water Quality Technician
Salary Information
Chemical Technicians: $57,790 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Evaluate quality of materials or products. | Analysis |
| Analyze chemical compounds or substances. | Analysis |
| Interpret research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists. | Analysis |
| Assist engineers or scientists with research. | Analysis |
| Set up laboratory or field equipment. | General |
| Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing. | General |
| Clean objects. | General |
| Collect samples for analysis or testing. | General |
| Operate laboratory or field equipment. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures. | General |
| Maintain laboratory or technical equipment. | Maintenance |
| Monitor processes for compliance with standards. | Maintenance |
| Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. | Communication |
| Manage scientific or technical project resources. | Management |
| Supervise scientific or technical personnel. | Management |
| Develop new or advanced products or production methods. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| R | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Laboratory information management system LIMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Software development tools | Development environment software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Oracle Database | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Approved Chemist | American Oil Chemists Society | Not Available |
| Certified Coating Applicator | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Clinical Chemist | National Registry of Certified Chemists | Not Available |
| Clinical Chemistry Technologist | National Registry of Certified Chemists | Not Available |
| Combustion Analysis Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 1 | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 2 | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Environmental Analytical Technologist | National Registry of Certified Chemists | Not Available |
| Level I Laboratory Lubricant Analyst | International Council for Machinery Lubrication | Not Available |
| Level II Laboratory Lubricant Analyst | International Council for Machinery Lubrication | Not Available |
| Machinery Lubrication Engineer | International Council for Machinery Lubrication | Not Available |
| Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Plant Maintenance Technologist Certification Class I | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Laboratory Technologist | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Wastewater Lab Analyst Class I | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Wastewater Lab Analyst Class II | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Wastewater Lab Analyst Class III | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Wastewater Lab Analyst Class IV | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Water Lab Analyst Class I | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Water Lab Analyst Class II | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Water Lab Analyst Class III | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Water Lab Analyst Class IV | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
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