JobSOC 19-4031
Chemical Technicians
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.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
7 programs- Chemistry, General40.0501
- Analytical Chemistry40.0502
- Inorganic Chemistry40.0503
- Organic Chemistry40.0504
- Environmental Chemistry40.0509
- Chemical Technology/Technician41.0301
- Chemical Process Technology41.0303
02.
Draws on
- Chemistry3.8 of 5
- English Language3.5 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.