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Career: Chemical Technicians
Job Description
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
92
|
Maintain, clean, and sterilize laboratory instruments and equipment. |
91
|
Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses. |
85
|
Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies. |
83
|
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials. |
83
|
Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams, and by conducting laboratory and plant safety audits. |
82
|
Prepare chemical solutions for products and processes following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas. |
80
|
Monitor product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications. |
73
|
Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques, and microscopy. |
73
|
Write technical reports or prepare graphs and charts to document experimental results. |
71
|
Provide technical support and assistance to chemists and engineers. |
57
|
Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, and products. |
43
|
Direct or monitor other workers producing chemical products. |
39
|
Operate experimental pilot plants, assisting with experimental design. |
33
|
Design and fabricate experimental apparatus to develop new products and processes. |
32
|
Develop new chemical engineering processes or production techniques. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
70
|
Processing Information
|
68
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
67
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
65
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
64
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
62
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
62
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
61
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
59
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
59
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
58
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
57
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
54
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
53
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
52
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
52
|
Getting Information
|
51
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
51
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
51
|
Thinking Creatively
|
48
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
46
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
45
|
Interacting With Computers
|
45
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
43
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
43
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
40
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
39
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
39
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
38
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
37
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
37
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
37
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
35
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
35
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
34
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
31
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
31
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
31
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
27
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
23
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
23
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|