Paths to a Chemical Technical Career
What is a chemical technical professional?
The chemical technical professional plays a vital role in the chemistry enterprise. They work in production, quality control, safety, and research in laboratories.
If handling chemicals, conducting experiments, and running analyses, and interpreting data appeals, consider education and training as a chemical technical professional.
Numerous specialties within chemistry include:
Biotechnology
Environmental Services
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Chemical processing
Petroleum Industry
How to become a chemical technical professional
See the different education options to become a chemical technical professional
Licenses
An official permit grants permission to perform a job by state of resident.
Micro-credentials
Intensive courses that lead to a digital badge verifies possession of certain, specific skills.
Certifications
Short focused programs by community colleges and professional organizations to verify a specific set of skills.
Associate's degrees
Two year degrees granted by community colleges and some universities.
Bachelor's degrees
May be required by some positions but most are open to those without a four year degree.
Discover the different chemistry careers
Chemical Technician
Assist scientists or engineers with research, development and testing in labs.
Salary: $41,430 to $64,370
Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technician
Run diagnostic tests for doctors and use equipment to analyze specimens such as blood or tissue.
Salary: $40,440 to $74,920
Photographic Process Workers
Handle chemical solutions, editing negatives or prints and applying decorative coloring to materials.
Salary: $30,960 to $48,190
Quality Control Analyst
Collect and analyze samples and data that meet standards and complies with laws or regulations.
Salary: $39,360 to $65,740
