化学工艺师和技术人员

Chemical technologists

Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques and microscopy

Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations

Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results

Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates and products

Assist in the development of chemical engineering processes, studies of chemical engineering procurement, construction, inspection and maintenance and the development of standards, procedures and health and safety measures

Operate experimental chemical or petrochemical pilot plants

Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing and assessments, environmental monitoring and protection activities, and development of and compliance with standards

Assist in synthesis of small molecules for the purpose of creating drug candidates

Assist in the design and fabrication of experimental apparatus.

Chemical technicians

Assist in setting up and conducting chemical experiments, tests and analyses

Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations

Compile records for analytical studies

Assist in developing and conducting programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards

Carry out a limited range of other technical functions in support of chemical research, tests and analyses, and environmental air and water quality monitoring and protection

Assist in the design and fabrication of experimental apparatus.

Chemical technologists usually require completion of a two- or three-year college program in chemical, biochemical or chemical engineering technology or a closely related discipline.

Chemical technicians usually require completion of a one- or two-year college program in chemical, biochemical or chemical engineering technology.

National certification for chemical technologists and technicians is available through the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology.

Certification in chemical engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required by employers.

Chemical technologists and technicians are regulated in Quebec and Alberta.

A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.

Considerable mobility is possible among jobs within this occupational group.

Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

Some chemical technologists and technicians working in support of fundamental research in chemistry or biochemistry are university graduates.

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