description
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
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details
Currently Employed:
350
Projected Annual Job Openings:
30
Typical Hourly Wage:
$53.06 - $75.31
Typical Annual Salary:
$110,360 - $156,640
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
Bachelor's degree
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
No on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
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Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
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Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
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Conduct quality control tests.
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Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
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Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
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Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
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Study effects of various methods of processing, preserving, or packaging on composition or properties of foods.
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Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
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Evaluate laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards or to make improvements as needed.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Analytical balances
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Benchtop centrifuges
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Lasers
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Spectrometers
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Titration equipment
Technology:
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Analytical or scientific software
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Computer aided design CAD software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Development environment software
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Graphics or photo imaging software
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