Career Detail | MyMnCareers | CAREERwise Education

Chat
Print

Work in labs and assist with analyzing chemicals and other substances.

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.

Wages	$25.04 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Very Good
Education & Training	High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)
On the Job	Work Activities 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.
Career Pathways	Science and Mathematics
Similar Careers	Manufacturing Production Technicians Nuclear Technicians Geological and Petroleum Technicians
Find Jobs	ZIP code Powered by MinnesotaWorks.net

Want to explore more careers?

To learn about other careers in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, click on Careers in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.
To look at all careers, click on Find Careers Tool.

This page includes information from the O*NET 24.2 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.