Chemical Technicians
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists 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.
AI Impact Summary
Chemical Technicians faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 36/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 69% of all analyzed occupations. Of 16 analyzed tasks, 3 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Limited protective factors mean this occupation has few buffers against AI automation.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
16 tasks analyzed
Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials.
Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses. | 43.6Observed | 44.4% | 8% | |
| Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials. | 35Estimated | 47.0% | 15% | |
| Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment. | 25Estimated | 43.0% | 8% | |
| Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy. | 57.17Observed | 31.9% | 12% | |
| Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications. | 87Estimated | 84.0% | 8% |
Skill Impact Analysis
6
AI-Vulnerable
11
AI-Resistant
AI-Vulnerable
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
AI-Resistant
Adaptability/Flexibility is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
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Last scored March 14, 2026 · Based on BLS employment data and O*NET task analysis