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Job Description

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for 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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-4031.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 49,770.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 23.00
Currently, there are 65,510 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Chemical Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Formulation Technician”

Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
Design or fabricate experimental apparatus to develop new products or processes.
Develop new chemical engineering processes or production techniques.
Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies.
Train new employees on topics such as the proper operation of laboratory equipment.
Operate experimental pilot plants, assisting with experimental design.
Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials.
Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
Direct or monitor other workers producing chemical products.
Write technical reports or prepare graphs or charts to document experimental results.
Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers.
Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
Develop or conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, or products.
Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.

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