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Chemical Technologist
Chemical technologists invent, design, operate and control a range of industrial processes. They set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and research on raw materials. They also design, develop, operate and maintain equipment in laboratories.
Chemical technologists may specialise or work in varying industries such as:
· designing and implementing programmes for quality control of chemicals and processes and workplace health and safety
· monitoring the environment, inspecting processes and testing samples of air, soil and water to develop more environmentally-friendly processes and recommend controls and regulations
· the medical industry where they label tubes for processing samples and collecting, preparing and processing samples
· in administration which takes the form of compiling accurate and concise data, records and reports on results of experiments and research
· educational institutions as a lecture
Where to study:
Universities: NMMU, UL,
Universities of Technology: CPUT
Companies to work for:
· Laboratories and environmental testing laboratories;
· mining, energy, agricultural, lumber; agricultural chemical; pharmaceutical and medical industries
· pulp and paper manufactures, water treatment plants
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Career Snapshot Chemical Technologist |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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