Chemical Laboratory Assistant Career

*A job as a Chemical Laboratory Assistant falls under the broader career category of Chemical Technicians. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Chemical Technicians : 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.


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Chemical Technician Career

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Required Education



Bachelor's Degree usually needed for this career