what does an analytical technician do
1 Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications. 2  Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials. 3  Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies. Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers. 2  Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses. 3  Develop or conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, or products.