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Occupational Report
for Chemical Technicians (19-4031)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for purposes, such as research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.
Employment Outlook
for Chemical Technicians
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Chemical Technicians
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Chemical Technicians
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Chemical Technicians
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$13.35 |
$15.69 |
$18.08 |
$20.71 |
$24.52
|
$18.40 |
$38,260 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
12.72 |
15.07 |
18.08 |
21.63 |
25.51
|
18.67 |
38,845 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
12.65 |
13.83 |
15.95 |
19.26 |
21.34
|
16.50 |
34,328 |
| Morrow / Umatilla |
15.59 |
16.82 |
18.36 |
19.91 |
23.03
|
18.52 |
38,523 |
| Clackamas |
11.21 |
12.40 |
17.04 |
19.41 |
20.83
|
16.19 |
33,676 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Chemical Technicians
Educational Requirements
for Chemical Technicians
Workers must have an associate degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Chemical Technicians
- Analyze And Interpret Chemical Experimental Data
- Apply Basic Chemistry
- Apply Biochemistry Theory
- Apply Chemical Laboratory Tests
- Apply Chemistry Theory
- Apply Emergency Non-Medical Procedures
- Apply Macro-Molecular Chemistry Principles
- Apply Oxidation Theory
- Apply Polymerization Principles
- Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
- Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
- Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Assist Chemical Scientist
- Compile Data
- Conduct Chemical Analyses
- Conduct Laboratory Research
- Conduct Qualitative Analysis
- Conduct Quantitative Analysis
- Design Tables Depicting Data
- Explain Complex Mathematical Information
- Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
- Operate Chemical Control Equipment
- Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
- Prepare Chemical Processing Instructions
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Understand Properties Of Gases And Liquids In Production, Processing And Manufacturing
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use Calculus
- Use Engineering Fundamentals In Chemical Research
- Use Metric System
- Use Molecular Design Principles
- Use Quantitative Research Methods
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Chemical Technicians
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Chemical Technicians
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
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