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| Activities | Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for purposes, such as 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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| Outlook | Average job growth |
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| Median Income | $42,100 per year in 2008 |
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| Work Context & Conditions | Chemical technicians work indoors. They must be highly accurate in performing their job. Production technicians often work in 8-hour shifts around the clock. They may be exposed to hazards from equipment, chemicals, or toxic materials. |
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| Minimum Education Requirements | Associate's Degree
Technical Program
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| Skills | Quality Control Analysis, Active Listening, Mathematics, Operations Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Science |
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| Abilities | Deductive Reasoning, Problem Sensitivity, Written Comprehension, Near Vision, Information Ordering |
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