Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for purposes, such as research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 1,520 | 20.18 | 13.70 | 23.42 | 41,980 | 28,500 | 48,720 |
| St Louis MSA | 1,180 | 20.31 | 14.18 | 23.38 | 42,250 | 29,480 | 48,630 |
| Kansas City* | 160 | 19.39 | 13.94 | 22.12 | 40,331 | 28,993 | 45,999 |
| Southeast Region* | 40 | 15.31 | 11.55 | 17.18 | 31,835 | 24,024 | 35,740 |
| St. Charles* | 10 | 19.24 | 12.93 | 22.39 | 40,014 | 26,888 | 46,577 |
| St. Louis City* | 400 | 21.61 | 15.77 | 24.53 | 44,949 | 32,794 | 51,027 |
| St. Louis County* | 680 | 20.02 | 14.29 | 22.88 | 41,634 | 29,721 | 47,591 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 40 | 17.57 | 10.44 | 21.14 | 36,552 | 21,722 | 43,967 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 1,140 | 1,230 | 90 | 7.89 | 36 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 370 | 400 | 30 | 8.11 | 13 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 810 | 840 | 30 | 3.70 | 23 | Good |
| Northeast Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Northwest Region* | 40 | 40 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Ozark Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Southeast Region* | 50 | 50 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Southwest Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Associate degree
in one of the following
Food Science
Chemical Technology/Technician