Chemical technologists and technicians
(abbr. chem techs) are workers who provide technical support or services
in chemical-related
fields. They may work under direct supervision or may work independently,
depending on their specific position and duties. Their work environments differ
widely and include, but are not limited to, laboratories
and industrial settings. As such, it is nearly impossible to generalize the
duties of chem techs as their individual jobs vary greatly. Biochemical techs
often do similar work in biochemistry.
Technologists
Chemical technologists are more
likely than technicians to participate in the actual design of
experiments, and may be involved in the interpretation of experimental data.
They may also be responsible for the operation of chemical
processes in large plants, and may even assist chemical
engineers in the design of the same. Some post-secondary education is generally
required to be either a chemical technician or technologist. Occasionally, a
company may be willing to provide a high school graduate with training to
become a chemical technician, but more often, a two-year degree will be
required. Chemical technologists generally require completion of a specific
college program—either two year or four year— in chemical, biochemical, or
chemical engineering technology or a closely related discipline.[4]
They usually work under or with a scientist such as a chemist or biochemist.
Technicians
Chemical or biochemical
technicians often work in clinical (medical) laboratories conducting
routine analyses of medical samples such as blood and urine.
Industries which employ chem techs include chemical,
petrochemical,
and pharmaceutical
industries. Companies within these industries can be concerned with manufacturing,
research and development (R&D), consulting,
quality
control, and a variety of other areas. Also, chem techs working for these
companies may be used to conduct quality control and other routine analyses, or
assist in chemical and biochemical research
including analyses, industrial chemistry, environmental protection, and even chemical engineering.
Duties
As a general rule, chemical
technologists are more likely to be provided with greater autonomy and more
complex responsibilities than chemical technicians.
Chemical technicians
The most common work done by
chemical technicians is in R&D. They often work in a laboratory
environment under the supervision of a chemist or a chemical
engineer.
They may typically assist in
setting up and conducting chemical experiments,
and may operate lab equipment under supervision. They are expected to maintain
established quality control standards. They may also compile records for
analytical studies, and sometimes are involved in writing reports on studies.
National certification
for chemical technologists and technicians is required in some countries.
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