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.

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Indiana Average Salary $41,880.00
Average Time to Fill 34 days
Typical Education Associate's degree
Typical Experience None
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 1,735
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) 7.66 %

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Skills Profile


Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Problem-solving
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Integrity
Written Communication
Work Ethic
Creativity

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze chemical or biological data
Analyze organic compounds
Analyze blood samples
Examine biological material specimens
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Monitor chemical action of substances
Analyze biological material samples
Analyze chemical compounds or substances
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Interpret research or operational data

Thinking Creatively

Design manufacturing processes or methods
Develop new chemical processing techniques or formulas
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Develop new or advanced products or production methods
Maintain quality assurance procedures
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables

Getting Information

Collect scientific or technical data
Perform chemical or chemistry research
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Collect statistical data
Review industrial, production, or manufacturing work orders
Review information from formulas or processing charts
Obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers

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Biotechnology
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Analytical Chemistry
Chromatography
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Data Analysis
Sample Preparation