Do you love microscopes and mixing chemicals?
Work in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food processing, and manufacturing
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. 70/100
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 63/100
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. 60/100
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. 53/100
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. 49/100
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. 49/100
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. 42/100
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. 35/100
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. 35/100
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. 30/100
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
American Chemical Society
American Society for Quality
International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Chemical technicians
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 17-3025.00
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 17-3026.00
Chemists | 19-2031.00
Agricultural Technicians | 19-4012.00
Food Science Technicians | 19-4013.00
Biological Technicians | 19-4021.00
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 19-4043.00
Nuclear Technicians | 19-4051.00
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | 19-4051.02
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | 29-2012.00
