Compare Chemical Technicians & Food Science Technicians District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Similar skills & knowledge

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Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

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.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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

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

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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.

Food Production Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Very Low
Food Production Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Food Science Technicians
Food Science Technicians
Medium

Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Very Low
Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Food Science Technicians
Food Science Technicians
Medium

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

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Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Food Science Technicians
Food Science Technicians
Medium

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

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 Food Science Technicians
Food Science Technicians

Associate's degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Food Science Technicians
Food Science 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 Food Science Technicians
Food Science Technicians

0 related certifications