Compare Chemical Technicians & Cytogenetic Technologists District Of Columbia

Comparison Chemical Technicians Cytogenetic Technologists
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Chemical Technicians Not Available
Cytogenetic Technologists $64,600

Similar skills & knowledge

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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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

Speaking
Talking to others.


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.

Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Very Low
Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists
High

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

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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 Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists

Licensing

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Licensing for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Chemical Technicians
Chemical Technicians

8 related certifications

Certification for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists

2 related certifications

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