chemistry technician

Description

Chemistry technicians monitor chemical processes and conduct tests to analyse chemical substances for manufacturing or scientific purposes. They work in laboratories or production facilities where they assist chemists in their work. Chemistry technicians perform laboratory activities, test chemical substances, analyse data and report about their work.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

green chemistry chemical processes basic chemicals laboratory techniques health and safety regulations chemical products quality standards nuclear energy radiological procedures risks associated to physical, chemical, biological hazards in food and beverages chemistry computational chemistry radiology mass spectrometry high-performance liquid chromatography gas chromatography chemical preservation gel permeation chromatography

Practical Skills

apply safety procedures in laboratory perform laboratory tests handle chemicals prepare chemical samples use chemical analysis equipment regulate chemical reaction analyse chemical substances monitor chemical process condition maintain laboratory equipment manage chemical processes inspection transfer chemicals mix chemicals improve chemical processes work with chemicals write work-related reports process data contact scientists perform chemical experiments manage chemical testing procedures assist scientific research test chemical samples analyse scientific data measure chemical substance viscosity collect samples conduct chemical testing on basic metals document analysis results perform risk analysis organize chemical reagents maintain chemical mixers follow nuclear plant safety precautions use microsoft office analyse samples of food and beverages archive scientific documentation advise on manufacturing problems apply liquid chromatography apply organisational techniques use chromatography software develop scientific research protocols write scientific publications conduct quality control analysis develop chemical products work safely with chemicals conduct laboratory chemical research on metals operate scientific measuring equipment test chemical auxiliaries