Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

Salary Information

Salaries (all Automotive Engineering Technicians)
Average: $56,760
   10% earn $38,240 (or less)
   10% earn $93,340 (or more)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2023 wage data

 

Job Title - Examples:

Analytical Laboratory Technician (Analytical Lab Technician)
Chemical Analyst
Chemical Technician
Laboratory Analyst (Lab Analyst)
Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech)
Laboratory Tester (Lab Tester)
Quality Control Laboratory Technician (QC Lab Tech)
Quality Control Technician (QC Tech)
Research Technician

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