Chemical Technician Jobs in Avenel, NJ

A Chemical Technician, in the chemistry industry, is an essential professional responsible for performing experiments, running laboratory tests, maintaining lab equipment, and compiling results for data analysis. They use techniques such as analytical, physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry to conduct these tests. These professionals also assist chemists and chemical engineers in research, development, and production. They have a host of duties including preparing chemical solutions, testing product durability, and documenting their findings for future reference. In the production process, they also monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

To be a successful Chemical Technician, one must have a strong background in chemistry and other sciences, good analytical skills, and attention to detail. Important certifications include a degree in Chemical Technology or a related field and an optional certification from the American Chemical Society (ACS). The ACS certification provides a standard of excellence recognized by many employers. Potential job roles a person may have before becoming a Chemical Technician include Laboratory Assistant, Quality Control Analyst, or Research Assistant. These roles provide valuable experience in conducting experiments, handling lab equipment, and dealing with chemical substances.

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Laboratory Technician I

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

FUNCTION** The Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing routine wastewater analysis for process control as directed by the Lead Operator. Salary range - $25-$30/hr depending on level of...

Chemical Technician Lab Mixing & Inventory

  • Totowa, NJ (23 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Totowa, NJ (23 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

+ The role is responsible for managing chemical inventory, fulfilling internal chemical requests, preparing and testing chemical batches, and ensuring proper waste management. + The position...

Principal Laboratory Technician Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Principal Laboratory Technician for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Principal...

Laboratory Associate, L1

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing...

Quality Control Technician (Req #: 1082)

  • Bronx, NY (24 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (24 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Peckham Industries Location: Bronx, NY Salary Interval: Full Time Pay Range: $24.00 - $24.00 About Us: Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our...

Lecturer/Sub-Lecturer - Medical Laboratory Technician Program

  • Bronx, NY (24 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (24 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Lecturer/Sub-Lecturer - Medical Laboratory Technician Program **FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT** Bronx Community College seeks to hire a Lecturer with the ability to teach courses in the Medical...

Student Employee - Lab Technician

  • New York City, NY (16 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (16 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Lab safety inspections. Maintaining appropriate records and documentation for regulatory compliance (i.e....

Flavor Assistant I

  • Cranbury, NJ (22 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (22 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired...

Quality Control Technician

  • Woodbridge, NJ (2 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (2 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Details: Job Title: Quality Control Technician Locations: Fords, NJ Pay: $27/hr Rotating Shift: 6 am to 2 pm, 2 pm to 10 pm, and 10 pm to 6 am Zip Code: 08863 Job Type: Contract Keywords:...

Quality Assurance - IDL - Quality Control Technician

  • Linden, NJ (2 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Linden, NJ (2 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

General Job Description** The pay band for this role is $19.00-21.00/hr. FreshRealmis looking for Quality Control Technicianin our Fulfillment Center to inspect and ensure that all ingredients and...

Med Lab Tech - (FT/Evening/ Core/Blood Bank/Sign on Bonus of up to 10K

  • Plainsboro, NJ (23 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ (23 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine....

Clinical Laboratory Technician - Chemistry

  • Raritan, NJ (19 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raritan, NJ (19 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional? Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, Labcorp wants to speak with you...

Chemical Technician - Northeast

  • Long Island City, NY (20 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Long Island City, NY (20 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

The Gig: The Chemical Technician plays a critical role in our engagement and customer longevity....

Travel Clinical Laboratory Tech (Medical Lab Technician)

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel - Clinical Lab Technologist - Pathology Shift: Variable D/E/N. 12a-8a, 8a-4p, 4p-12a, 7.5x5, 37.5hrs per week, Rotating Weekends and Holidays required...

Lab Tech Assistant - Casual

  • New Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Avenel, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Lab Tech Assistant - Casual Posting Number 25TM0220 Department Engn - Biomedical Engineering Overview Rutgers, The State University...

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Salary for Chemical Technician Jobs in Avenel, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Chemical Technicians in Avenel, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.3%
Master's Degree
21.8%
Doctorate Degree
9.1%
Associate's Degree
3.0%
High School or GED
2.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.2%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chemical Technicians in Avenel, NJ
Less than 1 year
35.9%
1-2 years
33.8%
2-4 years
16.7%
None
11.7%
4-6 years
1.8%


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