Careers & Education

A chemistry technician measures and records plant chemistry and radioactivity levels, and operates chemical and radiochemical instrumentation and equipment.

The Skills Needed
A chemistry technician must be able to monitor, review and evaluate chemistry control conditions and initiate activities to correct adversely trending or our of specification conditions in a timely manner.

The Education/Experience Needed
A high school diploma or GED is required, including chemistry and math courses. In addition, two years of experience are necessary, together with the successful completion of the required training and examination.    

On-the-Job Training
A chemistry technician receives continuous on-the-job training, as well as formalized training to expand knowledge, skills and abilities.

A Competitive Salary
The median salary for a chemistry technician is $70,990. Actual compensation may be higher due to overtime, bonuses and incentive compensation.

Source for salary data: EAPDIS, April 2007.