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Chemistry Technician

ANZSCO 311411

Employed

4,200

Part-time share

22%

Female share

56%

Median age

39 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Chemistry Technicians perform laboratory tests on organic and inorganic chemicals, analyse test data and carry out technical functions in support of Chemists or Chemical Engineers in a wide variety of areas such as fuels, agricultural products, food, pharmaceuticals, paints, metals, plastics, textiles, detergents, paper, fertilisers and cosmetics.

What they typically do

  • Prepares materials for experimentation, including freezing and slicing specimens and mixing chemicals.
  • Collects information and samples.
  • Conducts field and laboratory experiments, tests and analyses.
  • Presents results in graphic or written form by preparing maps charts, sketches, diagrams and reports.
  • Performs routine mathematical calculations and computations of measurement.
  • Controls the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage.
  • Checks, calibrates and maintains test equipment.
  • Participates in fabricating, installing and modifying equipment to ensure that critical standards are met.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
32%
NSW
24.5%
QLD
18.5%
WA
12.3%
SA
8.9%
TAS
2.3%
ACT
0.9%
NT
0.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Chemistry Technician.