Chemical Technicians

What Does a Chemical Technicians 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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 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.
• 3Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• 4Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
• 5Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
• 6Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
• 7Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.
• 8Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers.

Required Skills

• Science
• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Thinking
• Active Listening
• Writing
• Monitoring
• C++
• Database software
• Email software
• Laboratory information management system LIMS
• Linux
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office software
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Chemical Technicians Salary