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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 “Formulator Compounder”

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

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Hazardous material protective clothing
Lasers
Titrators
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Reaction flasks
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Thermocouples
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Laboratory pressing equipment
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Laboratory tongs
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pH indicators
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Single-pan balances
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Constant temperature water baths
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Mortars and pestles
Test tube clamps
Ultracentrifuges
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Laboratory balances
Radioisotope fume hoods
Fourier transfer infrared FTIR spectrometers
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Ultraviolet UV lamps
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Torsion balances
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Steam baths
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Ultraviolet UV spectroscopes
Hydrometers
Atomic absorption AA spectroscopes
Ion exchange chromatography equipment
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Rotameters
Photo detectors
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Graphite furnaces
Bomb calorimeters
Fluid scintillation counters
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Safety glasses
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