Chemical Technician Jobs in Connecticut

A Chemical Technician, in the chemistry industry, is an essential professional responsible for performing experiments, running laboratory tests, maintaining lab equipment, and compiling results for data analysis. They use techniques such as analytical, physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry to conduct these tests. These professionals also assist chemists and chemical engineers in research, development, and production. They have a host of duties including preparing chemical solutions, testing product durability, and documenting their findings for future reference. In the production process, they also monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

To be a successful Chemical Technician, one must have a strong background in chemistry and other sciences, good analytical skills, and attention to detail. Important certifications include a degree in Chemical Technology or a related field and an optional certification from the American Chemical Society (ACS). The ACS certification provides a standard of excellence recognized by many employers. Potential job roles a person may have before becoming a Chemical Technician include Laboratory Assistant, Quality Control Analyst, or Research Assistant. These roles provide valuable experience in conducting experiments, handling lab equipment, and dealing with chemical substances.

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Quality Control Technician-Night Shift

  • Wallingford, CT
  • 16 hours ago
  • Wallingford, CT
  • 16 hours ago

BYK Additives & Instruments is one of the world's leading suppliers in the field of additives and measuring instruments. Around the world, the additives of BYK ensure that coatings and plastics...

Materials Lab Technician

  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 20 hours ago

Kaman Air Vehicles Quality Department is seeking an eager, efficient and performance driven Materials Lab Technician to work under the general direction of the Manager, Quality Assurance with...

Medical Lab Technician

  • Manchester, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 6 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs applied techniques for various chemical, microscopic, immunologic and/or microbiological tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Works...

Quality Control Technician - Newington 1

  • New Britain, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • New Britain, CT
  • 7 days ago

Job ID: 507932 Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut. As a...

Lab Technician

  • New Haven, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 8 days ago

Knowledge in laboratory, microbiology, biology, GMP, wet chemistry, titration, diagnosis, inspection, data entry, sample preparation, and pipetting....

Quality Control Technician

  • Pawcatuck, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Pawcatuck, CT
  • 9 days ago

Job Description Under the general direction of the QC Director, this role inspects finished equipment to ensure that these products meet the engineering and quality requirements of the company....

Quality Control Technician - Newington 1

  • New Britain, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • New Britain, CT
  • 9 days ago

Job ID: 507932 Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut. As a...

Medical laboratory technician

  • New London, CT
  • 11 days ago
  • New London, CT
  • 11 days ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

Medical Laboratory Technician (Blood Bank) - Per Diem

  • New London, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • New London, CT
  • 13 days ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

Quality Control Technician $17-22

  • Meriden, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Meriden, CT
  • 15 days ago

First shift 445am-3pm Second Shift 245pm - Finish (average of 1am) Summary: The Quality Control Technician is primarily responsible for quality assurance of all products through administration of...

Analytical Lab Technician

  • Naugatuck, CT
  • 28 days ago
  • Naugatuck, CT
  • 28 days ago

Direct hire opportunity seeking candidates to perform the following key responsibilities: Work in a GMP and QA / QC environment, sample and solution prep, HPLC (High Profile Liquid Chromatography) and...

Quality Control Technician

  • East Granby, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Granby, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Are you skilled in ensuring quality and have strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities? Staffmark is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our client in East Granby,...

Laboratory Technician - Quality Control Analytical

  • Milford, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Rentschler Biopharma is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals. From our headquarters in Laupheim, Germany, and our site in Milford, MA,...

collaborative scholarship in several areas including healthy and active communities, shoreline and community resilience, stormwater management and green infrastructure, sustainable cities, landscape ecology...

Quality Control Technician

  • Bethany, CT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bethany, CT
  • 90+ days ago

Classification: Hourly Job Description: Are you looking for a new challenge? Passionate about innovation? Want to work for a global company that values integrity, teamwork, and loyalty? At...

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Chemical Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Chemical Technician Jobs in Connecticut

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Chemical Technicians in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.3%
Master's Degree
21.7%
Doctorate Degree
9.0%
Associate's Degree
3.0%
High School or GED
2.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.3%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chemical Technicians in Connecticut
Less than 1 year
35.9%
1-2 years
33.8%
2-4 years
16.7%
None
11.7%
4-6 years
1.8%


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