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36 lines
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# Tasks & work activities — chemical engineering technician
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-2031.00 (Chemists).
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## Task statements
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- **[Core]** Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
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- **[Core]** Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
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- **[Core]** Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.
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- **[Core]** Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
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- **[Core]** Direct, coordinate, or advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components or physical properties of materials.
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- **[Core]** Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
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- **[Core]** Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
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- **[Core]** Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
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- **[Core]** Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
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- **[Core]** Conduct quality control tests.
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- **[Core]** Evaluate laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards or to make improvements as needed.
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- **[Core]** Purchase laboratory supplies, such as chemicals, when supplies are low or near their expiration date.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Analyze chemical compounds or substances.
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- Analyze operational or research data.
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- Analyze test or performance data to assess equipment operation.
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- Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
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- Develop new or advanced products or production methods.
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- Diagnose equipment malfunctions.
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- Establish standards for products, processes, or procedures.
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- Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
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- Manage scientific or technical project resources.
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- Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
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- Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.
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- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
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- Test quality of materials or finished products.
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