Biological and Chemical Technologies
Onet-SOC Code	Occupational Title	Interest Code	Occupational Description	Ap?	Educational Attainment Cluster	Minimum Education and Training Suggested	L/C/R	Where Found?	Average Entry Wage	Average Experienced Wage	In Demand?	NC Employment 2004	Estimated Employment 2014	Annual Growth Rate	Annual Growth Openings	Annual Replacement Openings	Total Annual Openings
19-1021.00	Biochemists and Biophysicists	IR/IRC	Study the chemical composition and physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May research complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on living organisms.		C	Doctoral degree		Pharmaceutical companies; pesticide, fertilizer and other agricultural chemical manufacturers; scientific research, development and consulting services	$48,070	$81,373	Y	1,010	1,300	2.56	30	30	60
19-1029.99	Biological Scientists, All Other	*	All biological scientists not listed separately.		C	Bachelor's degree		Government agencies; engineering and management services; chemical and drug manufacturers; research and testing services	$46,174	$85,036		1,080	1,290	1.79	20	30	50
19-4021.00	Biological Technicians	RIC	Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.	Y	HS/SC/C	Associate degree		Scientific research and testing services; chemical, food companies; government agencies; medical and dental labs	$26,866	$42,259	Y	3,030	3,870	2.48	80	50	130
17-2031.00	Biomedical Engineers	*	Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.		SC/C	Bachelor's degree		Hospitals; chemical companies; pharmaceutical companies; scientific and technical consulting services	$53,688	$80,039	Y	270	410	4.27	10	10	20
17-2041.00	Chemical Engineers	IR	Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.		C	Bachelor's degree		Chemical companies; engineering services; plastic materials and synthetic manufacturers; research and testing services; paper mills	$57,337	$87,911	Y	730	800	0.92	10	20	30
51-8091.00	Chemical Plant and System Operators	RC	Control or operate an entire chemical process or system of machines.	Y	HS/SC	Long-term on-the-job training		Chemicals and chemical products industries; rubber, plastics materials manufacturers	$30,684	$43,384		2,220	2,120	-0.46	0	70	70
19-4031.00	Chemical Technicians	RIC	Conduct chemical and physical lab tests to assist in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for 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.	Y	HS/SC/C	Associate degree		Scientific research and testing services; chemical, food companies; government agencies; medical and dental labs	$27,698	$44,757	Y	2,380	2,620	0.97	20	60	80
19-2031.00	Chemists	IRC	Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.		C	Bachelor's degree		Chemical manufacturers; research and testing services; tobacco companies; government agencies	$38,543	$69,215	Y	3,650	4,230	1.49	60	120	180
17-3025.00	Environmental Engineering Technicians	*	Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in prevention, control, and remediation of environmental pollution.		HS/SC	Associate degree		Engineering and architectural firms; government agencies; utilities and sanitary services; chemical companies; research and testing services; manufacturers	$25,969	$44,668	Y	420	530	2.35	10	10	20
17-2081.00	Environmental Engineers	*	Design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental health hazards using engineering disciplines. May include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.		C	Bachelor's degree		Engineering and architectural firms; government; utilities and sanitary services; chemical companies; research and testing services; manufacturers	$46,206	$79,813	Y	1,900	2,460	2.62	60	30	90
19-4091.00	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	IR	Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing and take corrective actions as assigned.	Y	HS/SC/C	Associate degree		Government agencies; research and testing services; engineering, architectural and utilities services; chemical companies	$25,437	$38,755	Y	910	1,050	1.44	10	20	30
19-2041.00	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	IR	Conduct research or perform investigation to identify, abate, or eliminate sources of pollutants or environmental hazards. May collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.	Y	C	Master's degree		Government; private consulting firms; architectural and engineering companies	$34,734	$59,689	Y	2,820	3,340	1.71	50	50	100
19-1012.00	Food Scientists and Technologists	IRC	Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.		SC/C	Bachelor's degree		Food production companies and manufacturers; government agencies	$28,893	$71,697		120	120	0.00	0	0	0
19-4041.00	Geological and Petroleum Technicians	RCI/RI	Assist scientists in the use of electrical, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in both laboratory and production activities to obtain data indicating potential sources of metallic ore, gas, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes. Investigate and collect information leading to the possible discovery of new oil fields.	Y	HS/SC/C	Associate degree		Energy companies; oil and gas production companies; utility companies	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*
29-2012.00	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians	RIC	Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under supervision of a medical technologist.	Y	SC/C	Associate degree		Hospitals; medical and dental laboratories; offices and clinics of medical doctors; government agencies	$23,900	$35,722	Y	4,950	6,540	2.82	160	130	290
29-2011.00	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists	IR	Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.		SC/C	Bachelor's degree		Hospitals; medical and dental laboratories; offices and clinics of medical doctors; government agencies	$34,622	$49,757	Y	4,350	5,660	2.67	130	120	250
19-1022.00	Microbiologists	IR	Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes studying relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.		C	Doctoral degree		Pharmaceutical companies; government; scientific research, development and consulting services	$34,693	$63,107	Y	240	310	2.59	10	10	20
51-9012.00	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters	RC	Set up, operate, or tend continuous flow or vat-type equipment; filter presses; shaker screens; centrifuges; condenser tubes; precipitating, fermenting, or evaporating tanks; scrubbing towers; or batch stills.	Y	HS/SC	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Chemical and industrial processing plants	$27,960	$49,001	Y	3,290	3,600	0.90	80	110	190
51-8031.00	Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators	RC	Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or liquid waste.	Y	HS/SC	Long-term on-the-job training		Government agencies; utilities and sanitary services; chemical products manufacturers	$22,831	$35,074		2,900	3,420	1.66	50	100	150