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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 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Chemical Technicians There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Chemical Manufacturing Technician 8/6/10 Corvallis $12.00/hr DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Chemical Technicians The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Lab Assistant 8/15/10 Corvallis Oregon State University
Chemical Lab Technician 8/10/10 Hillsboro Kelly Scientific Resources
Chemical Technician 2 8/4/10 Albany
Water Laboratory Technician Trainee 7/23/10 Eugene EUGENE WATER & ELECTRIC BOARD
State of Oregon License Information for Chemical Technicians No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Chemical Technicians
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $13.27 $15.74 $18.55 $22.60 $26.29 $19.25 $40,035
Multnomah / Washington 12.55 14.61 18.11 22.61 27.81 19.18 39,890
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 14.38 16.07 19.31 21.37 22.62 18.71 38,913
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 16.25 17.69 20.13 24.67 27.12 20.83 43,337
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 13.26 13.87 14.88 15.90 17.21 14.96 31,131
Clackamas 12.15 12.96 14.34 18.00 22.63 16.16 33,630
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Chemical Technicians
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 353 393 40 11.3% 4 8 12
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 110 123 13 11.8% 1 2 4
Lane 57 63 6 10.5% 1 1 2
Multnomah / Washington 46 49 3 6.5% 0 1 1
Morrow / Umatilla 33 38 5 15.2% 1 1 1
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 23 25 2 8.7% 0 1 1
Clackamas 17 20 3 17.6% 0 0 1
Jackson / Josephine 12 14 2 16.7% 0 0 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 10 11 1 10.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 9 10 1 11.1% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 5 5 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Chemical Technicians
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 353
Total, All Industries Private 310
Manufacturing Private 99
Chemical Manufacturing Private 66
Basic Chemical Manufacturing Private 32
Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing Private 14
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 17
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing Private 17
Wholesale Trade Private 31
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers Private 25
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 155
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 66
Scientific Research and Development Services Private 84
Total, All Industries State 41
Educational Services State 41
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 41
Educational Requirements for Chemical Technicians Workers must have an associate 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 programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Chemical Technicians No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Chemical Technicians matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Environmental Science And Protection Technicians, Including Health 54%
Chemists 52%
Chemical Engineers 44%
Agricultural And Food Science Technicians 43%
Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians, All Other 40%
Forensic Science Technicians 39%
Biological Technicians 37%
Geological And Petroleum Technicians 36%
Materials Scientists 30%