How do they match: Chemical Technicians

  • Operations Technician
  • Field Lab Operator
  • Field Laboratory Operator
  • Plating Operator
  • Spectrograph Operator

  • 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.

  • Operate experimental pilot plants, assisting with experimental design.
  • Design or fabricate experimental apparatus to develop new products or processes.
  • Develop new chemical engineering processes or production techniques.
  • Develop or conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, or products.
  • Direct or monitor other workers producing chemical products.
  • Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
  • Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
  • Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.
  • Train new employees on topics such as the proper operation of laboratory equipment.

  • Operate laboratory or field equipment.
  • Develop new or advanced products or production methods.
  • Evaluate quality of materials or products.
  • Interpret research or operational data.
  • Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.