Description
Physics technicians monitor physical processes and perform tests for manufacturing, educational or scientific purposes. They work in laboratories, schools or production facilities where they assist physicists in their work. Physics technicians perform technical or practical work and report about their results.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
apply safety procedures in laboratoryuse measurement instrumentsperform laboratory testsapply statistical analysis techniquesmaintain laboratory equipmentgather experimental dataexecute analytical mathematical calculationsreport analysis resultsassist scientific researchanalyse experimental laboratory dataoperate telescopesanalyse scientific dataapply scientific methodsobserve mattercollect samples for analysisoperate remote sensing equipmentwrite scientific publicationsinterpret geophysical datacommunicate with external laboratoriescalibrate laboratory equipment