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What They Do |
Chemical technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
 | Assist in the design and fabrication of experimental apparatus. |
Chemical technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
| Assist in setting up and conducting chemical experiments, tests and analyses |
| Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations |
| Compile records for analytical studies |
| Assist in developing and conducting programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards |
| Carry out a limited range of other technical functions in support of chemical research, tests and analyses, and environmental air and water quality monitoring and protection |
| Assist in the design and fabrication of experimental apparatus. |
| Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques and microscopy |
| Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations |
| Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results |
| Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates and products |
| Assist in the development of chemical engineering processes, studies of chemical engineering procurement, construction, inspection and maintenance and the development of standards, procedures and health and safety measures |
| Operate experimental chemical or petrochemical pilot plants |
| Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing and assessments, environmental monitoring and protection activities, and development of and compliance with standards |
| Assist in synthesis of small molecules for the purpose of creating drug candidates. |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
| Chemical manufacturing |
20.0% |
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| Architectural engineering and related services |
9.0% |
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| Public administration |
8.0% |
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| Scientific research and development services |
8.0% |
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| Educational services |
7.0% |
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Chemical technologists and technicians work in:
| Research and development, and quality control laboratories |
| Consulting engineering companies |
| Chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and other manufacturing/processing industries |
| Utilities, health, education, and government establishments |
| The unionization rate (32%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Chemical Technologists and Technicians are found in Alberta and Quebec while the lowest concentrations are in Saskatchewan and Newfoundland. |
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