Summary Quality Control Technician - Chemical Processing in Alberta

Find key facts and figures about working as a quality control technician - chemical processing. The following information is applicable to all Chemical technologists and technicians (NOC 22100).

Note: Some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Description

Chemical technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in chemical engineering, chemical and biochemical research and analysis, industrial chemistry, chemical quality control and environmental protection. They are employed by research and development and quality control laboratories, consulting engineering companies, in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and a variety of other manufacturing and processing industries, and by utilities, health, educational and government establishments.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$28.85/hour

Median wage in Alberta

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Prospects

Very limited

The job prospects are good in Alberta

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Jobs

8 jobs

advertised in Alberta

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Skills

  • Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments
  • Compile records for analytical studies
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • MS Office

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