Occupation: Chemical Technicians

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.

19-4031.00 | 16 tasks | 10 job titles
Reported Job Titles (10)
  • Analytical Laboratory Technician (Analytical Lab Technician)
  • Chemical Analyst
  • Chemical Technician
  • Laboratory Analyst (Lab Analyst)
  • Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech)
  • Laboratory Tester (Lab Tester)
  • Organic Preparation Analyst (Organic Prep Analyst)
  • Quality Control Laboratory Technician (QC Lab Tech)
  • Quality Control Technician (QC Tech)
  • Research Technician
Core Tasks (12)
  • Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials.
  • Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
  • Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
  • Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
  • Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
  • Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
  • Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.
  • Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers.
  • Develop or conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, or products.
  • Train new employees on topics such as the proper operation of laboratory equipment.
  • Write technical reports or prepare graphs or charts to document experimental results.
  • Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies.
Supplemental Tasks (4)
  • Operate experimental pilot plants, assisting with experimental design.
  • Direct or monitor other workers producing chemical products.
  • Design or fabricate experimental apparatus to develop new products or processes.
  • Develop new chemical engineering processes or production techniques.