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    Career Overview

    Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.

    Career Outlook

    Projections 2022-2030

    New job opportunities are likely in the future. With a
    8% Percent change.


    2020 Employment

    69,700

    2030 Employment

    75,500

    What training is needed?

    People starting in this career usually have:

    • Bachelor's degree
    • No work experience
    • No on-the-job training

    Programs that can prepare you for this career are:
    • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
    • Chemical Process Technology
    • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
    • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
    • Criminalistics and Criminal Science

    What does a typical day look like?

    • Test quality of materials or finished products.
    • Interpret research or operational data.
    • Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
    • Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
    • Evaluate quality of materials or products.
    • Inspect areas for compliance with sanitation standards.

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    This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2055370
    Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.