Low to No Risk

10

Moderate Risk

3

High Risk

3

Extreme Risk

0

• 1.7Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
• 2.5Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials.
• 1.5Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers.
• 2.2Develop or conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, or products.
• 2.2Direct or monitor other workers producing chemical products.
• 1.5Operate experimental pilot plants, assisting with experimental design.
• 0.8Develop new chemical engineering processes or production techniques.
• 1.2Design or fabricate experimental apparatus to develop new products or processes.
• 2Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.
• 1.3Train new employees on topics such as the proper operation of laboratory equipment.

18.8% of Chemical Technicians tasks can be automated with AI or robotics