Chemical technician, Kaihangarau matū
Also known as
- Chemical process technician, chemical laboratory technician, science technician, research technician
- , Kaihangarau Pūtaiao
Chemical technicians carry out laboratory tests to analyse materials and help scientists to research new chemical products or processes.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$58K to $93K
Most common
$118K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Chemical technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts
- usually work in laboratories
- may work in hazardous conditions
- need to be methodical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- analyse chemical compounds or substances
- clean objects
- maintain laboratory or technical equipment
- evaluate quality of materials or products
- set up laboratory or field equipment
- prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing
- interpret research or operational data
- train personnel in technical or scientific procedures
- prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations
- operate laboratory or field equipment
Investigative
Practical
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification
- experience in laboratories or with chemicals
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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