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Summary Job Description | Tasks | |||
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. | Monitor product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications. | |||
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Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques, and microscopy. | ||||
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Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials. | ||||
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Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses. | ||||
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Provide technical support and assistance to chemists and engineers. | ||||
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Prepare chemical solutions for products and processes following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas. | ||||
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Maintain, clean, and sterilize laboratory instruments and equipment. | ||||
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Write technical reports or prepare graphs and charts to document experimental results. | ||||
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Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies. | ||||
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Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, and products. | ||||
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Direct or monitor other workers producing chemical products. | ||||
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Operate experimental pilot plants, assisting with experimental design. | ||||
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Develop new chemical engineering processes or production techniques. | ||||
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Design and fabricate experimental apparatus to develop new products and processes. | ||||
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Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams, and by conducting laboratory and plant safety audits. | ||||
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CompGeo Salary Survey Benchmark Job Summary and Competencies
Chemical Technicians
The Benchmark Job Description below represents the specific Position Characteristics of the job used in the Salary Survey. Benchmark Job Descriptions should be inspected carefully to review the degree of matching between an organizations' Job and the Salary Survey Benchmark. Matching internal Jobs to Salary Survey Benchmark Jobs should not be done on Job Title alone. A thorough comparison of Salary Survey Benchmark to Internal Job Descriptions is recommended. A good overlap should exist on any comparisons used on critical Job Dimensions and Competencies.- Job Description
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Important Knowledge Competencies | Competency Description | |||
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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Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. | |||
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Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. | |||
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Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. | |||
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Engineering and Technology | Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. | |||
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Production and Processing | Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. | |||
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Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. | |||
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Physics | Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes. | |||
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Important Skill Competencies | Competency Description | |||
Science | Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. | |||
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Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. | |||
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Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. | |||
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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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Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. | |||
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Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. | |||
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Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. | |||
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Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. | |||
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Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. | |||
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Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. | |||
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Mathematics | Using mathematics to solve problems. | |||
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Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. | |||
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Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. | |||
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Operation Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. | |||
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Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. | |||
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Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. | |||
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Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. | |||
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Equipment Selection | Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. | |||
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Management of Personnel Resources | Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. | |||
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Important Ability Competencies | Competency Description | |||
Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. | |||
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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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Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. | |||
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Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). | |||
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Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. | |||
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Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). | |||
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Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. | |||
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Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. | |||
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Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. | |||
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Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. | |||
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Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. | |||
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Control Precision | The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. | |||
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Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. | |||
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Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. | |||
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Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. | |||
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Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. | |||
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Mathematical Reasoning | The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. | |||
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Number Facility | The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. | |||
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Flexibility of Closure | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. | |||
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Manual Dexterity | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. | |||
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Visual Color Discrimination | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. | |||
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Perceptual Speed | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. | |||
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Multilimb Coordination | The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. | |||
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Originality | The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. | |||
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Visualization | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. | |||
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Far Vision | The ability to see details at a distance. | |||
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Prerequisite Qualification Category | Education and Experience Level | |||
Related Work Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years | |||
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On-Site or In-Plant Training | Up to and including 1 month | |||
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On-the-Job Training | Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months | |||
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Alternate Job Title(s) | |||
Air Quality Laboratory Technician | |||
Analysis Tester | |||
Analytical Lab Technician | |||
Analytical Technician | |||
Assayer | |||
Assayer Helper | |||
Bleach Analyst | |||
Cement Tester Assistant | |||
Chemical Analyst | |||
Chemical Analytical Sampler | |||
Chemical Engineering Technician | |||
Chemical Lab Technician | |||
Chemical Laboratory Assistant | |||
Chemical Laboratory Technician | |||
Chemical Laboratory Tester | |||
Chemical Research Worker | |||
Chemical Technician | |||
Chemical Tester | |||
Chemist Assistant | |||
Chemist Helper | |||
Chemistry Quality Control Technician | |||
Chemistry Research Assistant | |||
Cloth Tester | |||
Color Consultant | |||
Color Maker | |||
Color Maker Formulator | |||
Color Matcher | |||
Color Tester | |||
Colorist | |||
Colorist Formulator | |||
Concrete Analyst | |||
Concrete Technician | |||
Concrete Tester | |||
Control Analyst | |||
Cosmetic Chemist | |||
Criminalist | |||
Dry Color Tester | |||
Dye Colorist Formulator | |||
Dye Expert | |||
Dye Lab Technician | |||
Environmental Lab Technician | |||
Fiber Analyst | |||
Field Laboratory Operator | |||
Flue Gas Analyst | |||
Forensic Chemist | |||
Formulation Technician | |||
Formulator | |||
Formulator Compounder | |||
Gas Chromatography Lab Technician | |||
Gold Assayer | |||
Grey Goods Tester | |||
Inorganic Chemical Technician | |||
Lab Tester | |||
Laboratory Analyst (Lab Analyst) | |||
Laboratory Assistant | |||
Laboratory Chemical Assistant | |||
Laboratory Cureman | |||
Laboratory Supervisor | |||
Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech) | |||
Laboratory Tester (Lab Tester) | |||
Laboratory Worker | |||
Materials Analyst | |||
Organic Preparation Technician | |||
Paint Formulator | |||
Paint Laboratory Technician | |||
Paint Technician | |||
Paint Tester | |||
Perfumer | |||
Pilot Plant Operator | |||
Plastic Technician | |||
Polymer Tester | |||
Product Development Lab Chemist | |||
Pyrotechnist | |||
Qualified Lab Technician | |||
Quality Control Lab Technician | |||
Rayon Tester | |||
Research Associate | |||
Research Technician | |||
Research and Development Technician | |||
Rubber Compounder Formulator | |||
Spectrograph Operator | |||
Spectrographer | |||
Spectroscopist | |||
Textile Colorist Formulator | |||
Textile Technologist | |||
Viscosity Inspector | |||
Viscosity Worker | |||
Water Analyst | |||
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