Typical Tasks
Design and plan layout of equipment.
Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to ongoing chemical reactions.
Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments.
Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.
Determine most effective arrangement of operations such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, and drying.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Analytical Thinking
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Achievement/Effort
Initiative
What key skills are needed for this job?
Science
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Mathematics
Judgment and Decision Making
Expected Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Common Activities
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
