Occupation

311531 Chemical Technician

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

311531 Chemical Technician

Performs laboratory tests on organic and inorganic chemicals, analyses test data, and carries out technical functions in support of Chemists or Chemical Engineers in a wide variety of areas, such as fuels, agricultural products, food, pharmaceuticals, paints, metals, plastics, textiles, detergents, paper, fertilisers and cosmetics.

Fire assayers are excluded from this occupation. Fire assayers are included in Occupation 313935 Metallurgical or Materials Technician.

Specialisations

  • Chemistry Laboratory Technician
  • Dairy Laboratory Technician

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Assists in setting up and conducting chemical experiments, tests and analysis on organic and inorganic chemicals according to existing procedures
  • Assists in the fabrication, installation and modification of chemistry equipment to ensure it meets standards
  • Collects samples from production batches, and tests them for impurities and defects
  • Sets up and maintains chemistry laboratory equipment, instruments and inventory
  • Assists in monitoring the quality of products and processes at chemical manufacturing facilities to ensure they meet standards and specifications
  • Undertakes a limited range of technical activities to support chemical research