Chemical Technicians
On the Job
Chemical Technicians work under the direction of scientists. They conduct laboratory tests to analyze solids, liquids, and gaseous materials. Their work supports research and development for new products or processes.
Physical Demands
This career requires time standing, walking, or running.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Operate laboratory or field equipment.
- Analyze chemical compounds or substances.
- Interpret research or operational data.
- Evaluate quality of materials or products.
- Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
- Develop new or advanced products or production methods.
- Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.
- Set up laboratory or field equipment.
- Clean objects.
Typical Working Conditions
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Working with a group or team.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Exposure to hazardous conditions.
- Standing.
- Serious consequences if mistakes are made.
- Exposure to contaminants (like gases or odors).
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
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