Compare Chemical Technicians & Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Chemical Technicians Not Available
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians $105,300

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Very Low
Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
High

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
High

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Very Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Medium

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Very Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Medium

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Medium
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
High

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians

8 related certifications

Certification for Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

0 related certifications