Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
<ul><li>Conduct quality control tests.</li><li>Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.</li><li>Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.</li><li>Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.</li><li>Evaluate laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards or to make improvements as needed.</li><li>Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.</li><li>Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.</li><li>Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.</li><li>Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.</li><li>Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.</li><li>Direct, coordinate, or advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components or physical properties of materials.</li><li>Purchase laboratory supplies, such as chemicals, when supplies are low or near their expiration date.</li></ul>