Job description template
Chemical Technician Job Description Template
A copy-ready chemical technician job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.
Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows chemical technicians earn a median of $60,390 ($29.03/hour); the middle 50% earn $48,530–$75,900.
Job title
Chemical Technician
Job summary
[Company name] is seeking a dependable chemical technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will prepare samples and solutions, run chemical tests and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.
Responsibilities
- Prepare samples and solutions
- Run chemical tests
- Operate lab instruments
- Monitor production quality
- Record and analyze data
- Maintain lab equipment
- Follow safety and quality procedures
- Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations
Required qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent training
- Working knowledge of analytical chemistry and instrument operation
- Attention to detail and organization
- [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]
Preferred qualifications
- ACS-approved chemical technology degree
- HAZWOPER
- GMP training
- Experience with gas and liquid chromatographs
Skills
- Solution preparation
- Data analysis
- Quality control
- Lab safety
- Teamwork
- Integrity
Work environment and schedule
Chemical technicians work in labs and production plants, wearing protective equipment around chemicals. Most work full-time; plant labs may run shifts.
Pay and benefits
$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]
Equal opportunity
[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Tips for a chemical technician job posting that attracts applicants
- Use the title candidates search for. “Chemical Technician” is the clearest; alternates include Lab Technician, Quality Control Chemist Technician, Analytical Technician.
- Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
- Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
- Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a chemical technician so applicants self-select accurately.
- Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Chemical Technician training: widens your applicant pool.
Next steps
Screen and interview with our Chemical Technician hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.