311102 - Chemistry technician

Monitors chemical processes and conducts research aimed at analyzing chemical substances for production or scientific purposes. Works in laboratories or production facilities where they assist chemists. Chemistry technicians perform laboratory activities, investigate chemical substances, analyze data, and prepare activity reports.

Main activities

* examine and test chemical substances, analyze their composition and properties;
* conduct chemical experiments, test various products and materials, draw conclusions about product viability and repeatability;
* perform test procedures on prepared chemical substance samples, use necessary equipment and materials;
* employ laboratory equipment, as pH and conductivity meters, or salt spray chambers and others;
* collect data, refine or replace chemical processes, develop new industrial processes, design new processing devices and equipment.

Characteristic competences

* analyze chemical substances;
* perform chemical experiments;
* test chemical substance samples;
* use chemical analysis equipment;
* improve chemical processes.