Chemical Technician Jobs in Louisiana

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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Medical Laboratory Technician - Lake Livingston PRN

  • Walker, LA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Walker, LA
  • 13 hours ago

Performs routine tests in various areas such as hematology, biochemistry, etc., using standard techniques and equipment. The Medical Laboratory Technician may make qualitative determination of...

Laboratory Technician

  • Saint Rose, LA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Saint Rose, LA
  • 14 hours ago

Company Description SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality...

Lab Technician

  • Marrero, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Marrero, LA
  • 3 days ago

Actalent is currently hiring "Lab Technician" in the Marrero, Louisiana, 70072-1843, United States Job Description: Distillations Flash Point PH Testing Viscosity Total Asset Number ICP Gas Chromatography...

Process Control Technician

  • LA
  • 5 days ago
  • LA
  • 5 days ago

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it's providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet,...

ASCP - Medical Laboratory Technician - MLT / CLT

  • Eunice, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Eunice, LA
  • 8 days ago

ASCP - Medical Laboratory Technician - MLT / CLT Location: Eunice, LA Schedule: Full-Time. Flexible Shifts Available. Pay Range: Competitive pay with entry-level opportunities. Launch Your Career...

Laboratory Technician II

  • Geismar, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Geismar, LA
  • 8 days ago

Corporation - 4.0 Geismar, LA Job Details Estimated: $57.9K - $70.8K a year 1 day ago Benefits Matching gift program Parental leave Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications Statistics Power BI Analytical...

Medical Lab Technician

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 days ago

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned,...

Sr. Laboratory Technician

  • Geismar, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Geismar, LA
  • 9 days ago

Now hiring! Sr. Laboratory Technician Sr. Laboratory Tech - 12-Hour Shift Geismar, LA We are looking for a Sr. Laboratory Tech - 12-Hour Shift to join our Laboratory team in Geismar, LA. Come...

Quality Control Technician

  • Dodson, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Dodson, LA
  • 10 days ago

Weyerhaeuser, Dodson Lumber mill located in Dodson, LA has 2 openings for Quality Control Technicians in our Sawmill. These are full-time jobs, and one will be part of our day shift team and one...

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 11 days ago

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisianas leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician...

Lead Medical Technologist/Lead Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 11 days ago

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisianas leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician...

Laboratory Technician

  • Sulphur, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Sulphur, LA
  • 14 days ago

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and...

Chem Lab Tech

  • Natchitoches, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Natchitoches, LA
  • 14 days ago

About Us We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies....

Medical Laboratory Technician - Blood Bank

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 21 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 21 days ago

Medical Laboratory Technician - Blood Bank Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System - 3.2 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Estimated: $52.1K - $74K a year 18 hours ago Qualifications Clinical...

Laboratory Technician

  • Saint James, LA
  • 23 days ago
  • Saint James, LA
  • 23 days ago

Job title: Lab Technician Reports to: Lab Manager Level: Individual Contributor Classification: Non-exempt Status: Regular Full Time Job Purpose Lab Technicians perform routine laboratory tests...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Chemical Technician Jobs in Louisiana

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Chemical Technicians in Louisiana offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.3%
Master's Degree
21.8%
Doctorate Degree
9.1%
Associate's Degree
3.0%
High School or GED
2.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.2%
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 Louisiana
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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