Chemical Technicians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Chemical Technician to conduct laboratory tests and assist in developing new products. The role requires setting up experiments, providing technical support, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should be familiar with scientific methods, critical thinking, and various technical tools such as Python, Microsoft Excel, and LIMS. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are crucial for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses.
• Provide technical support to chemists or engineers.
• Design experimental apparatus for product development.
• Maintain quality standards of raw materials or products.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to formulas.
• Maintain and clean laboratory instruments or equipment.

Skills

Science

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Monitoring

Writing

Active Listening

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Python

SAP

Linux

C++

Job description

What Does it Take to Be a Chemical Technician?

Chemical Technician Definition 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.

Job Duties

• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
• Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers.
• Design or fabricate experimental apparatus to develop new products or processes.
• Develop or conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, or products.
• Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
• Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.

Core Skills

• Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Monitoring: Monitoring or assessing performance of self, others, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the audience.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, asking questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Common Alternative Titles

• Rayon Tester
• Water Analyst
• Quality Control Technician (QC Technician)
• Flue Gas Analyst
• Viscosity Inspector

Tools and Technologies Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Python
• Microsoft Access
• Email software
• Word processing software
• SAP
• Spreadsheet software
• Database software
• Structured query language (SQL)
• Linux
• Oracle software
• Software development tools
• Laboratory information management system (LIMS)
• C++