Personal Suitability Accurate; Judgement; Organized

Chemical Technician Specific Skills

Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments; Assist in design and fabrication of experimental apparatus; Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations

Chemical Technologist Specific Skills

Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses; Assist in design and fabrication of experimental apparatus; Assist in developing and conducting sampling and analysis; Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures; Operate experimental chemical or petrochemical pilot plant; Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations; Assist in the development of chemical engineering processes, studies of chemical engineering procurement, construction, inspection and maintenance; Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Large workload; Tight deadlines; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel

Work Site Environment Dangerous; Odours; Hot

Type of Industry Experience Pharmaceuticals and medicines

Area of Specialization

Chemical engineering; Biochemistry; Biological chemistry

Analytical Techniques

Thermal analysis; Statistics; Spectroscopy; Sampling; Radiochemistry or neutron activation methods; Particles, surface and colloid chemistry; Microscopy; High vacuum techniques; Electroanalytical techniques; Cryogenics; Crystallography; Corrosion studies; Chromatography; Biological techniques; Physical separation techniques; Spectometry by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP); GC-MS/FID system

Area of Work Experience

Quality assurance and control; Process troubleshooting; Product development and formulation; Management; Instrument development; Analysis; Method and technique development

Specific Skills

Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses; Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis; Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments; Assist in design and fabrication of experimental apparatus; Assist in developing and conducting sampling and analysis; Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures; Operate experimental chemical or petrochemical pilot plant; Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations; Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations; Assist in the development of chemical engineering processes, studies of chemical engineering procurement, construction, inspection and maintenance; Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education Bachelor's degree

Languages English