chemistry technician

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.

Alternative Labels

chemical analysis technician

chemical test technician

chemistry assistant

chemistry laboratory assistant

chemistry laboratory technician

chemistry lab technician

manufacturing chemistry technician

nuclear chemistry technician

nuclear laboratory technician

production chemistry technician

radiochemistry technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- chromatographer

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse chemical substances apply safety procedures in laboratory assist scientific research contact scientists handle chemicals improve chemical processes maintain laboratory equipment manage chemical processes inspection manage chemical testing procedures mix chemicals monitor chemical process condition perform chemical experiments perform laboratory tests prepare chemical samples process data regulate chemical reaction test chemical samples transfer chemicals use chemical analysis equipment work with chemicals write work-related reports

Essential Knowledge

basic chemicals chemical processes chemical products green chemistry health and safety regulations laboratory techniques

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on manufacturing problems analyse samples of food and beverages analyse scientific data apply liquid chromatography apply organisational techniques archive scientific documentation collect samples conduct chemical testing on basic metals conduct laboratory chemical research on metals conduct quality control analysis develop chemical products develop scientific research protocols document analysis results follow nuclear plant safety precautions maintain chemical mixers measure chemical substance viscosity operate scientific measuring equipment organize chemical reagents perform risk analysis test chemical auxiliaries use chromatography software use microsoft office work safely with chemicals write scientific publications

Optional Knowledge

chemical preservation chemistry computational chemistry gas chromatography gel permeation chromatography high-performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometry nuclear energy quality standards radiological procedures radiology risks associated to physical, chemical, biological hazards in food and beverages

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/87775d69-ae88-449e-ad71-6f9875711816

Status

released

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