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	Chemical Technicians	Chemists	Materials Scientists	Chemical Engineers	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
SUMMARY	44% Moderate Risk	24% Low Risk	12% Minimal Risk	19% Minimal Risk	21% Low Risk	24% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	4.2/10	6.6/10	6.8/10	7.0/10	6.4/10	5.1/10
POLLING	51% (Moderate Risk, Based on 79 votes)	34% (Low Risk, Based on 485 votes)	32% (Low Risk, Based on 95 votes)	31% (Low Risk, Based on 838 votes)	34% (Low Risk, Based on 28 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
GROWTH by year 2034	3.7%	4.9%	4.9%	2.6%	8.5%	4.0%
WAGES	$57,790 or $27.78 per hour	$84,150 or $40.45 per hour	$104,160 or $50.07 per hour	$121,860 or $58.58 per hour	$58,440 or $28.09 per hour	$49,490 or $23.79 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	55,640	83,250	8,330	20,330	31,450	39,390
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DESCRIPTION	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.	Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.	Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.	Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.	Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.	Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.

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