The role of a Chemistry Technician is important in many areas like chemical manufacturing, environmental testing, pharmaceuticals, and mining. Technicians provide required technical support to chemists and chemical engineers. Their main job is to execute various tasks in the laboratory, like preparing solutions, operating advanced analytical instruments (like, chromatographs and spectrometers), and working on complex chemical tests on samples of organic and inorganic materials.
A Chemistry technician plays an important role and is responsible for carefully recording and analyzing data to ensure that the data is correct and safe and passes all the quality control protocols. They also fix material and equipment, maintain laboratory inventory and provide assistance in development and approve the test procedures. The occupation comes under the Skill Level 2 of the ANZSCO, and this generally requires formal qualification at the diploma level or higher degree in the relevant area like, Laboratory Technology or Applied Chemistry. This study involves both theoretical and practical knowledge and provides hands-on experience which is important for interpreting test results, identifying potential problems, and making significant contributions to the research, development, and quality check process.
| 2 | |
| Chemistry Technical Officer | |
| CSOL | |
| 311411 |
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
Additionally, you will be required to have at least 3 years of working experience in any relevant field and in addition you must have done the formal qualifications listed above. You will also need relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:
Additional tasks may include:
Post: Chemistry Technician
Average Age: 39.6
Post: Chemistry Technician
Average Age: 40.8
The Chemistry Technician occupation comes under the group C, and to be qualified for the visa for this occupation you will be required an eligible qualification like a diploma, and required work experience in the same or relevant field. A positive skill assessment from the VETASSESS and you will also need to show the skills of your English language. Additionally, you will be required to fulfil the health and character criteria set by the government of Australia. Here is the list of the visa options for which you can apply. Adelaide City DAMA, Goldfields WA DAMA, Townsville North Queensland DAMA
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
We pride ourselves on offering one of the most comprehensive visa assessment service. In 2016, over 9000 individuals have completed our famous Australian skilled visa assessment form. It is still FREE; there is no obligations or hidden fees.
FREE VISA ASSESSMENT