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Chemical Technicians — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

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Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Chemistry
4.8
Mathematics
3.6
English Language
3.5
Computers and Electronics
3.4
Education and Training
3.3
Administrative
3.2
Production and Processing
3.1
Engineering and Technology
2.5
Transportation
2.4
Customer and Personal Service
2.4
Mechanical
2.2
Physics
2.0
Communications and Media
1.9
Public Safety and Security
1.9
Administration and Management
1.9
Law and Government
1.8
Personnel and Human Resources
1.7
Design
1.7
Biology
1.7
Telecommunications
1.6
Geography
1.6
Psychology
1.5
Foreign Language
1.5
Sales and Marketing
1.5
Building and Construction
1.4
Fine Arts
1.2
Sociology and Anthropology
1.2
Economics and Accounting
1.1
Philosophy and Theology
1.1
Therapy and Counseling
1.0
Food Production
1.0
Medicine and Dentistry
1.0
History and Archeology
1.0

Abilities (52)

Oral Comprehension
4.1
Written Comprehension
4.1
Oral Expression
4.1
Written Expression
4.0
Problem Sensitivity
4.0
Deductive Reasoning
4.0
Inductive Reasoning
4.0
Category Flexibility
4.0
Near Vision
4.0
Information Ordering
3.9
Speech Clarity
3.4
Perceptual Speed
3.3
Finger Dexterity
3.3
Speech Recognition
3.3
Fluency of Ideas
3.1
Originality
3.1
Mathematical Reasoning
3.1
Number Facility
3.1
Flexibility of Closure
3.1
Visualization
3.1
Selective Attention
3.1
Arm-Hand Steadiness
3.1
Manual Dexterity
3.1
Control Precision
3.1
Speed of Closure
3.0
Multilimb Coordination
3.0
Far Vision
3.0
Visual Color Discrimination
3.0
Memorization
2.9
Time Sharing
2.6
Auditory Attention
2.6
Trunk Strength
2.3
Rate Control
2.1
Reaction Time
2.1
Wrist-Finger Speed
2.1
Static Strength
2.1
Hearing Sensitivity
2.1
Dynamic Strength
2.0
Extent Flexibility
2.0
Gross Body Coordination
2.0
Response Orientation
1.9
Speed of Limb Movement
1.9
Stamina
1.9
Depth Perception
1.9
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.8
Spatial Orientation
1.4
Explosive Strength
1.3
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Night Vision
1.0
Peripheral Vision
1.0
Glare Sensitivity
1.0
Sound Localization
1.0

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Investigative

5.8

Realistic

5.5

Conventional

5.3

Social

1.6

Artistic

1.5

Enterprising

1.1