Chemical technologists and technicians

NOC

22100

provide technical support and services in chemical and biochemical research and analysis, industrial chemistry, chemical quality control and environmental protection.

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Chemical technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in chemical engineering, chemical and biochemical research and analysis, industrial chemistry, chemical quality control and environmental protection. They are employed by research and development and quality control laboratories, consulting engineering companies, in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and a variety of other manufacturing and processing industries, and by utilities, health, educational and government establishments.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Chemical technologists

Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques and microscopy

Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations

Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results

Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates and products

Assist in the development of chemical engineering processes, studies of chemical engineering procurement, construction, inspection and maintenance and the development of standards, procedures and health and safety measures

Operate experimental chemical or petrochemical pilot plants

Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing and assessments, environmental monitoring and protection activities, and development of and compliance with standards

Assist in synthesis of small molecules for the purpose of creating drug candidates

Assist in the design and fabrication of experimental apparatus.

Chemical technicians

Assist in setting up and conducting chemical experiments, tests and analyses

Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations

Compile records for analytical studies

Assist in developing and conducting programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards

Carry out a limited range of other technical functions in support of chemical research, tests and analyses, and environmental air and water quality monitoring and protection

Assist in the design and fabrication of experimental apparatus.

Also Known As

biochemistry technologist
chemical analyst
chemical engineering technician
chemical engineering technologist
chemical laboratory analyst

chemical research technician

chemical technician

chemical technologist

food technologist

formulation technician

geochemical technician

industrial hygiene technologist

mass spectrometer technician

master dyer - textiles

paint technician

pilot plant technician

quality control technician - chemical processing

quality control technician - food processing

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Chemical technologists usually require completion of a two- or three-year college program in chemical, biochemical or chemical engineering technology or a closely related discipline.

Chemical technicians usually require completion of a one- or two-year college program in chemical, biochemical or chemical engineering technology.

National certification for chemical technologists and technicians is available through the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology.

Certification in chemical engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required by employers.

Chemical technologists and technicians are regulated in Quebec and Alberta.

A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes

Regulation Body

New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists

Employment by Sex

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38.3%

Female

61.7%

Male

Employment by age

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8.5%

15-24

27.1%

25-34

23.7%

35-44

18.6%

45-54

22.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

16.7%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

8.3%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

63.3%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

11.7%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

The following graph shows the industry groups in which the largest shares of persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick are employed. Small percentages for all top three industry groups may suggest employment for this occupation is widely distributed amongst many industry groups.

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47.5%

Manufacturing

15.3%

Professional, scientific and technical services

8.5%

Utilities

28.8%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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25.00%

Northeast

15.00%

Southeast

38.30%

Southwest

13.30%

Central

8.30%

Northwest

Economic Regions

The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the average salary of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

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$76,000

Northeast

$72,000

Southeast

$82,000

Southwest

$76,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

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