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Will AI replace Chemical Technicians?

O*NET occupation 19-4031.00

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

O*NET alternate job titles

  • Chemical Tester
  • Chemical Technician
  • Inorganic Chemical Technician
  • Chemical Engineering Technician
  • Chemical Process Technician (Chemical Process Tech)
  • Chemical Laboratory Technician (Chemical Lab Technician)
  • Chemical Dependency Technician (Chemical Dependency Tech)
  • Chemical Analyst

Example core tasks from the O*NET database

  • Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials.
  • Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
  • Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.

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