The chemical technician generally performs laboratory work in wide variety of biological and physical science settings such as water and air pollution testing, quality or grading studies of materials, and quality control of industrial chemicals. Training is provided in chemistry, physics and mathematics as well as instrumental and computerized analysis and quality control. The CLT program is also designed to help students move smoothly into BS degree chemistry programs.
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Chemical technicians are employed in aerospace, medical, petroleum, electronics, environmental testing, food and beverage industry, pharmaceutical, hazardous waste and quality control of industrial chemicals. Working in the chemical process industry, including treatment plants 2. Sampling and Handling Chemical Materials 4. Measuring Physical Properties 5. Performing Chemical Analysis 6.