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Chemical Technician

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.

Annual openings

154

Median wage

$63,770

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

+8%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
  2. Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
  3. Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers.
  4. Develop or conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, or products.
  5. Train new employees on topics such as the proper operation of laboratory equipment.
  6. Write technical reports or prepare graphs or charts to document experimental results.
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