Analytical or research facility testing on a range of substances, materials, or products is performed by chemical technicians. They test for ecological consequences, quality management, regulations conformance, preventive maintenance, and program evaluation, among other things. Chemical technicians specialize in a certain sector or kind of technology to give high-quality service and to concentrate their careers on one field. Chemical technicians' key responsibilities include conversion compounds and performing chemical orders, which can range from complex processing requests to basic jobs. Orders are received, prioritized, and processed in this order. Chemical technicians keep track of the procedure they utilized, the figures they collected at various stages and any problems they encounter. To maximize production, this data is examined. Chemical technologists put up the essential scientific information and machinery that the apparatus and the work station are carefully cleaned thereafter in preparations for tests. This may include preparing synthetic solutions and ensuring that dangerous items are removed when the experiment is completed.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must possess at least 50% aggregate from a recognized institution in 12th, from any board PUC/CBSE/ICSE/ISC, etc, with subjects of chemistry, physics and biology. However, the cut-off margin varies with the selection process of different colleges.
• Should procure a valid score in entrance exams such as JEE-Main, KIITEE, SRMJEE, CEE, HITSEE, GATE, etc. Different colleges offer their own entrance exams if you don’t have a satisfactory score in JEE or other competitive exams – colleges like NMIMS, Symbiosis International University, XUB, Andhra University, LPU, etc. Every state offers their own entrance exam as well.
• One must earn a degree in B.Sc/B.Tech or a Diploma to become a Forensic Science Technician. This is a basic qualification you must require to enroll in this line of work.
• An M.Tech in Forensic Science can also prove to be helpful while looking for a higher degree and better learning.

Tasks to perform

• Using chromatographic, spectroscopic, physicochemical horizontal displacement, or microscopes, set up and execute biochemical investigations, evaluations, and assessments.
• Participate in safety programmes, groups, or organizations, and undertake laboratories or factory security assessments to improve the working environment.
• Perform biochemical and mechanical research experiments to help scientists make qualitative data collection evaluations of substances, liquids, or gases.
• Design or carry out evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure that manufactured goods, specialty chemicals, or finished products meet quality requirements.
• Incoming personnel should be educated on issues such as how to use laboratory instruments properly.

Knowledge required

• Computer Application – Understanding the prospects and functioning of circuit boards, processing units, circuits, electrical devices, computer equipment, plus applications and programming.
• English Grammar — Familiarity in English Grammar, the form, and substance of the English language, along with the context and pronunciation of words, principles of grammar, and language.
• Arithmetic Prowess — Being able to evaluate and interpret various mathematical equations and use them to address complex problems in arithmetic, geometry, calculus, and other areas.
• Chemical Dexterity — Able to understand the chemical structure and composition of substances available in the environment. Includes the understanding of changes, interactions between different substances, methods of production, and safe disposal of toxic substances.
• Apprehension of Physics —Predictive analytics of basic phenomena, laws, their interactions, and fluid, substance, and air mechanics interpretation techniques, and mechanical, electric, atomic and subatomic structures and processes understanding.

Skills required

• Time Management – Interacting and switching between different tasks and activities without consuming excess time to provide results.
• Surveillance — Entails keeping track of and evaluating your own, other people's, or organisations' results in order to make changes or take disciplinary measures.
• Strategic Thinking — Evaluating the possible expenses and advantages of various decisions in order to recognise the best one.
• Processes Assessment — Entails identifying metrics or indices of service quality as well as the steps required to enhance or change effectiveness in relation to the system's objectives.
• Critical Analysis — Learning and identifying the strengths and weaknesses along with providing solutions and countermeasures to reduce the impact of potential problems.

Job roles offered

Once you procure the required qualifications for becoming a Chemical Technician, a myriad of options is open to you. There are multiple projects you can undertake throughout this line of work, and there are many other fields you can branch out to as well.

• Analytical Technician: Analytical chemists conduct controlled studies to determine a material's chemical composition. Generally, they will examine a variety of samples to determine what they are composed of and how they behave under various situations. Information is compiled and processed using a variety of specialist equipment and modern algorithms to identify the substance's potential usage. After that, they must create detailed technical reports outlining their results. Analytical scientists may also be needed to work on university researchers and interact with other professionals to meet their objectives.
• Chemical Analysis: For exploration or program management, chemical analyzers examine substances to establish their chemical makeup. They accomplish this by adhering to established guidelines. This is a highly specialized job that necessitates much schooling and expertise. Chemical analyzers work full-time in laboratories and receive instructions to collaborate on ventures or leading investigators. They normally work regular office hours, however, they may be required to work extended overtime hours to finish research assignments. Chemical analyzers combine several chemical compounds and see how they react. This procedure is particularly crucial for chemical analyzers who are working on novel product development. Chemical analyzers are in charge of ensuring the quality of raw materials and final products. They establish if the natural resources are suitable for use in optimization problems, and then evaluate those applications to confirm that the materials react appropriately. During the product development cycle, chemical analyzers work closely with scientists. They examine components for scientists and provide advice on how to utilize them.
• Concrete Technician: A concrete technician is a specialist in the administration of concrete for different purposes. He or she will perform numerous scientific studies to figure out how to correctly use concrete and some other components, as well as operate on construction sites to supervise the concrete mixing operation. The technician will be in charge of evaluating the production process once it has been injected and set to guarantee that it is secure and dependable. A concrete technician will need to stay up to date on new technologies and processes in the concrete industry. Should be an expert in components and how they interact with concrete, as well as innovative construction procedures, inspection procedures, and other topics. A concrete technician may be in charge of inventing new procedures in the sector and instructing other specialists on how to use them. The technician can anticipate collaborating with other construction employees on-site to ensure that materials are handled appropriately and concrete is poured in such a way that the final result is sturdy and defect-free.
• Pyrotechnic Engineers:Pyrotechnic experts plan to fire and pyrotechnics shows using pyrotechnics and reactive chemicals. To develop and manufacture pyrotechnics and pyrotechnics exhibitions for sporting venues, music venues, or digital effects in movies and television, they must have a thorough understanding of how different substances interact with other inputs. To precisely calculate and regulate how a reaction has occurred, they must have a deep understanding of both mathematics and biology. Pyrotechnic engineers' needs differ based on their employment and the state in which they operate.
• Forensic Chemist: A forensic chemist is a professional who is responsible for identifying, quantifying, and evaluating unknown material at a murder scene. They spend considerable time in the lab, analyzing evidence at crime scenes. The evidence is then sent to an investigator, who compiles all of the data from several organizations and resolves the case on the spot. Regardless of the type of substance, a forensic chemist will undertake a variety of tests to determine where it originated from. A fiber of unknown substance, for instance, maybe discovered at a murder scene. The forensic chemist will conduct whatever tests are necessary. It's possible that after those tests, the fiber originated from a particular carpet, article of clothing, or another source. This information will aid authorities in their hunt for the criminal.

Career opportunities

Chemical Technicians can opt for various fields of work in the companies listed below:

• Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals
• GAIL
• GHCL
• Oil and Natural Gas
• Hindustan Petroleum
• Shree Cement
• Rajat Minerals
• Indian Oil
• Reliance Industries
• Honeywell

Colleges offering courses

• Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
• Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi
• Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
• Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
• Parul University, Vadodara
• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
• Birla Institute of Technology And Science, Pilani
• Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati