Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Chemical technicians assist chemists and chemical engineers in the research, development, testing, and manufacturing of chemicals and chemical-based products. Their work involves experimental, theoretical, and practical application of chemistry and other connected physical and natural sciences. Chemical technicians conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in producing qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for, among other purposes, research and development of new products or processes, developing quality control guidelines, and sustaining environmental standards. Approximately 70,300 chemical technicians work in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
NoneOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Hands On
Technical
Career Ladder
Chemist or Chemical Engineer
Chemical Technician
Intern
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