Chemistry Technician Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Chemistry Technician Do?
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.
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Chemical Processes
The relevant chemical processes used in manufacture, such as purification, seperation, emulgation and dispergation processing.
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Skills You Need to Become a Chemistry Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialChemical Processes knowledge
The relevant chemical processes used in manufacture, such as purification, seperation, emulgation and dispergation processing.
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EssentialChemical Products knowledge
The offered chemical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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EssentialHealth And Safety Regulations knowledge
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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EssentialBasic Chemicals knowledge
The production and characteristisc of organic basic chemicals such as ethanol, methanol, benzene and inorganic basic chemicals such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen.
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EssentialLaboratory Techniques knowledge
Techniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.
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EssentialApply Safety Procedures In Laboratory skill
Make sure that laboratory equipment is used in a safe manner and the handling of samples and specimens is correct. Work to ensure the validity of results obtained in research.
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EssentialAssist Scientific Research skill
Assist engineers or scientists with conducting experiments, performing analysis, developing new products or processes, constructing theory, and quality control.
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EssentialHandle Chemicals skill
Safely handle industrial chemicals; use them efficiently and ensure that no harm is done to the environment.
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EssentialMaintain Laboratory Equipment skill
Clean laboratory glassware and other equipment after use and inspect it for damage or corrosion in order to ensure its proper functioning.
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EssentialManage Chemical Testing Procedures skill
Manage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.
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EssentialMix Chemicals skill
Mix chemical substances safely according to recipe, using the proper dosages.
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EssentialMonitor Chemical Process Condition skill
Monitor the conformity of the chemical process, checking all indicators or warning signals provided by the instruments such as recording instruments, flowmeters and panel lights.
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EssentialPerform Chemical Experiments skill
Perform chemical experiments with the aim of testing various products and substances in order to draw conclusions in terms of product viability and replicability.
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EssentialPerform Laboratory Tests skill
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
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EssentialPrepare Chemical Samples skill
Prepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications.
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EssentialProcess Data skill
Enter information into a data storage and data retrieval system via processes such as scanning, manual keying or electronic data transfer in order to process large amounts of data.
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EssentialTest Chemical Samples skill
Perform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials. Chemical sample testing involves operations such as pipetting or diluting schemes.
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EssentialTransfer Chemicals skill
Transfer the chemical mixture from the mixing tank to the storage tank by turning on the valves.
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EssentialUse Chemical Analysis Equipment skill
Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.
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EssentialWork With Chemicals skill
Handle chemicals and select specific ones for certain processes. Be aware of the reactions which arise from combining them.
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EssentialWrite Work-related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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EssentialAnalyse Chemical Substances skill
Study and test chemical sustances to analyse their composition and characteristics.
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EssentialContact Scientists skill
Listen, reply, and establish a fluid communication relationship with scientists in order to extrapolate their findings and information into a varied array of applications including business and industry.
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EssentialImprove Chemical Processes skill
Collect data required to make improvements or modifications to chemical processes. Develop new industrial processes, design new process plants/equipment or modify existing ones.
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EssentialManage Chemical Processes Inspection skill
Manage the chemical in-process inspection, making sure the inspection results are documented, the inspection procedures are well written and the checklists are updated.
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EssentialRegulate Chemical Reaction skill
Regulate the reaction by adjusting the steam and coolant valves so that the reaction is within the specified limits for explosion prevention.
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OptionalGas Chromatography knowledge
The principles of gas chromatography used to analyse and separate specific compounds which go to vaporisation without decomposition.
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OptionalGel Permeation Chromatography knowledge
Polymer analysis technique which separates the analytes on the basis of their weight.
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OptionalHigh-performance Liquid Chromatography knowledge
Analytic chemistry technique used to identify and quantify the components of a mixture.
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OptionalRisks Associated To Physical, Chemical, Biological Hazards In Food And Beverages knowledge
Interpretation of laboratory tests for parameters affecting food safety taking into account risks associated with physical, chemical, and biological hazards in food and beverages.
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OptionalChemical Preservation knowledge
Process of adding chemical compounds to a product, such as food or pharmaceutical products, to prevent decay caused by chemical changes or microbial activity.
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OptionalNuclear Energy knowledge
The generation of electrical energy through the use of nuclear reactors, by converting the energy released from nuclei of atoms in reactors which generate heat. This heat subsequently generates steam …
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OptionalChemistry knowledge
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
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OptionalQuality Standards knowledge
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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OptionalMass Spectrometry knowledge
Mass spectrometry is the analytical technique that makes use of the measurements performed at gas-phase ions and the ratio mass-to-charge.
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OptionalRadiological Procedures knowledge
The radiological procedures with digital imaging and other imaging techniques.
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OptionalRadiology knowledge
Radiology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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OptionalAnalyse Scientific Data skill
Collect and analyse scientific data resulting from research. Interpret these data according to certain standards and viewpoints in order to comment on it.
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OptionalApply Organisational Techniques skill
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.
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OptionalArchive Scientific Documentation skill
Store documents such as protocols, analysis results and scientific data using archiving systems to enable scientists and engineers to take methods and results from previous studies into account for their …
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OptionalConduct Quality Control Analysis skill
Conduct inspections and tests of services, processes, or products to evaluate quality.
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OptionalDevelop Scientific Research Protocols skill
Develop and record the procedural method used for a specific scientific experiment in order to enable its replication.
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OptionalDocument Analysis Results skill
Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.
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OptionalFollow Nuclear Plant Safety Precautions skill
Comply with nuclear power plant safety procedures, policies and legislation to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, and to ensure the safety of the public.
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OptionalOperate Scientific Measuring Equipment skill
Operate devices, machinery, and equipment designed for scientific measurement. Scientific equipment consists of specialised measuring instruments refined to facilitate the acquisition of data.
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OptionalPerform Risk Analysis skill
Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
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OptionalUse Microsoft Office skill
Possess the ability to work with the standard programs contained in Microsoft Office at a capable level. Create a document and do basic formatting, insert page breaks, create headers or …
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OptionalWork Safely With Chemicals skill
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
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OptionalWrite Scientific Papers skill
Present the hypothesis, findings, and conclusions of your scientific research in your field of expertise in a professional publication.
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OptionalAdvise On Manufacturing Problems skill
Advise the visited industrial plants on how to better oversee production to ensure that the manufacturing problems are correctly diagnosed and solved.
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OptionalApply Liquid Chromatography skill
Apply the knowledge of polymer characterization and liquid chromatography in the development of new products.
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OptionalConduct Chemical Testing On Basic Metals skill
Perform examinations and tests on all kinds of metals in order to ensure high quality and chemical resistance.
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OptionalConduct Laboratory Chemical Research On Metals skill
Perform all laboratory chemical quality control tests for basic metals under national and international standards, applying methods of preparing samples and procedures of doing the tests. Analyse and interpret tests …
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OptionalDevelop Chemical Products skill
Research and create new chemicals and plastics used in the production of a variety of goods such as pharmaceuticals, textile, building materials and household products.
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OptionalMaintain Chemical Mixers skill
Tend the equipment and mixers used for chemical substances mixing having as the end products goods used in cleaning, bleaching, finishing carpets or other textiles.
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OptionalManage Chemical Reagents skill
Manage the handling, addition, and disposal of chemical reagents used to help separate products from raw mineral.
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OptionalMeasure Chemical Substance Viscosity skill
Measure the viscosity of the mixed ingredients by using a viscosimeter.
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OptionalTest Chemical Auxiliaries skill
Conduct analysis to characterise the content of the mixtures of chemical auxiliaries. These include the determination of the water content, the amount of active principles declared, looking for potential hazards, …
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OptionalUse Chromatography Software skill
Use the chromatography data system software which collects and analyses the chromatography detectors results.
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