(City Tech) Chemical Technology Degree, Program Information at Cuny New York City College of Technology

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of chemical and biochemical research and industrial operations. Includes instruction in principles of chemistry and biochemistry, technical mathematics, computer applications, radiochemistry, industrial biochemistry, chemical instrumentation, physical chemistry, laboratory research methods, industrial processing methods and equipment, and test equipment operation and maintenance. Find Colleges Offering Chemical Technology Degree.

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Chemical Technicians
Job Description
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.
Salary and Wages
Edison, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,620
- Average Annual Salary: $46,100
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.17
Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 680
- Average Annual Salary: $42,390
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.38
Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,320
- Average Annual Salary: $42,400
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.39
New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,360
- Average Annual Salary: $45,530
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.89
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 61,228
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 64,793
- Percent Job Growth: 5.82%
Important Abilities
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Near Vision
Chemical Plant and System Operators
Job Description
Control or operate an entire chemical process or system of machines.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 53,243
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 45,094
- Percent Job Growth: -15.3%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Information Ordering
- Selective Attention
- Near Vision
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Job Description
Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels.
Salary and Wages
Edison, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 930
- Average Annual Salary: $43,260
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.80
Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 130
- Average Annual Salary: $41,490
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.95
Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 920
- Average Annual Salary: $42,940
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.64
New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 480
- Average Annual Salary: $42,410
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.39
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 52,737
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 50,688
- Percent Job Growth: -3.9%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Control Precision
- Near Vision