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.
Work Activities
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Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials.
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Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
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Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
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Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
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Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
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Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
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Train new employees on topics such as the proper operation of laboratory equipment.
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Write technical reports or prepare graphs or charts to document experimental results.
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Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies.
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Operate experimental pilot plants, assisting with experimental design.
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Direct or monitor other workers producing chemical products.
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Design or fabricate experimental apparatus to develop new products or processes.
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Develop new chemical engineering processes or production techniques.
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Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
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Chemistry
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.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Education Associate's degree
- Work Experience No work experience
- Training 1 to 12 months on-the-job training
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Investigative: People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.They do well at jobs that need:
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Attention to Detail
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Integrity
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Dependability
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Analytical Thinking
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Initiative
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Adaptability/Flexibility
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Laboratory vacuum pumps
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Laboratory flasks
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Laboratory balances
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Gas burners
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Fume hoods or cupboards
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Word processing software
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Spreadsheet software
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Object or component oriented development software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Analytical or scientific software
