Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for purposes, such as 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.

• Assayer
• Chemical Laboratory Technician
• Chemical-Engineering Technician
• Cloth Tester
• Dye-Lab Technician
• Laboratory Assistant
• Laboratory Technician
• Laboratory Tester
• Laboratory Tester
• Perfumer

• Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
• Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials.
• Design and fabricate experimental apparatus to develop new products and processes.
• Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, and products.
• Develop new chemical engineering processes or production techniques.
• Direct or monitor other workers producing chemical products.
• Maintain, clean, and sterilize laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.
• Operate experimental pilot plants, assisting with experimental design.
• Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies.
• Prepare chemical solutions for products and processes following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
• Provide technical support and assistance to chemists and engineers.
• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques, and microscopy.
• Write technical reports or prepare graphs and charts to document experimental results.

• adhere to safety procedures
• analyze chemical experimental, test, or analysis data or findings
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• collect scientific or technical data
• collect statistical data
• communicate technical information
• compile numerical or statistical data
• conduct analyses or tests of organic compounds
• conduct analyses to determine physical properties of materials
• conduct laboratory research or experiments
• conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
• conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
• create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
• design equipment, apparatus, or instruments for scientific research
• design manufacturing processes or methods
• develop new chemical processing techniques or formulas
• develop or maintain databases
• develop plans for programs or projects
• develop tables depicting data
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
• examine biological or other material specimens under microscope
• explain complex mathematical information
• follow safe waste disposal procedures
• inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies
• maintain established procedures concerning quality assurance
• maintain laboratory or field equipment
• maintain records, reports, or files
• measure, weigh, or count products or materials
• mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
• monitor the chemical action of substances
• obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
• operate chemical processing equipment
• operate specialized equipment in chemical laboratory
• order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
• perform statistical analysis in physical science or geological research
• prepare reports
• prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
• prepare technical reports or related documentation
• read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
• record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
• set up or calibrate laboratory equipment
• sterilize or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment
• understand properties of gases or liquids
• use chemical processing emergency procedures
• use chemical testing or analysis procedures
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use hazardous materials information
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use knowledge of metric system
• use laboratory equipment
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use microscope
• use oral or written communication techniques
• use physical science research techniques
• use precision measuring tools or equipment
• use quality assurance techniques
• use quantitative research methods
• use relational database software
• use scientific research methodology
• use spreadsheet software
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• work as a team member