Chemical Technicians

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.

Category

Engineering, Sciences & Education

SOC Code

19-4031

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this job:

• Compound plastics using lead stabilizers
• Formulate, mold, or cure resins to produce advanced composite materials
• Inhale or handle nitrogen compounds that can induce methemoglobinemia
• Manufacture chemicals
• Manufacture lead products
• Use anhydride compounds to manufacture chemical products
• Use benzene to manufacture products
• Use diazonium salts to manufacture photocopy paper or polymers