Do you enjoy working in a chemical laboratory? Do you enjoy working with your hands ... and your head? Then Chemical Technology may be for you. As a member of the professional team of chemists, engineers and technicians, your skills and contributions are highly valued. The Chemical Technology program at TSTC Waco trains individuals to work in industrial chemical laboratories and is one of the most highly recognized programs in the country. Upon completing the program of study you will receive an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
Our close partnership with industry ensures that the training you receive at TSTC Waco is up-to-date and meets industry expectations. How do we know this?
We are currently the only two-year chemical technology program in Texas approved by the American Chemical Society!
Over 85% of the graduates from our program are placed in industrial positions!
Companies keep coming back to hire more graduates!
Opportunities:
Job opportunities for chemical technicians are found in a variety of industries throughout the State of Texas and the United States. Approximately 44% of the United States chemical production is in Texas. Most of the chemical companies are located in the Gulf Coast area between Beaumont and Corpus Christi. Other major locations of chemical industry are the Central Texas area and the North Texas area.
Types of
Chemical Industry in Texas
The chemical industry in Texas can be classified as manufacturing, research and development or service. Technicians working in the manufacturing industries help produce a high quality product that can be purchased by other chemical companies or by ordinary people like you and me. Technicians working in research and development may help develop new or better products. They might also help develop new testing procedures. Technicians working in service laboratories might work for a variety of industries including environmental, manufacturing, and research and development.
Typical
Chemical Manufacturing Industries in Texas
petrochemicals
food and beverages
petroleum refining
pharmaceutical manufacturing
polymers / plastics
construction materials
semiconductor manufacturing
manufacturing
public utilities (electric power production, water purification, wastewater treatment) .
Job
Titles
Chemical laboratory technician
Environmental technician
Chemical technician
Analyst
Laboratory technician
Process engineering technician
Research technician
Assistant chemist
Chemist (smaller companies)
Duties
and Responsibilities
Running routine chemical and physical tests on raw materials and final products
Working with team members to improve a product, a process or alaboratory analysis
Maintaining equipment
Maintaining a clean, safe work environment
Using a computer to process data
Using both oral and written communication skills
Employers want chemical technicians who:
can follow oral and written instructions and accurately document their observations
can treat data quantitatively using college-level algebra and fundamental statistics
understand basic scientific concepts and apply them to their work
can learn something new on their own
Education
Salary
Range
Range: $8 to $20 per hour (approx. $16,000 to $40,000 per year)
Median: $12 per hour ($24,000 per year)
In 3 to 5 years it is not unreasonable for a chemical technician to earn between $17 per hour and $22 per hour ($35,000 per year to $45,000 per year). Please note that these salary ranges are estimates and will vary from company to company. TSTC cannot guarantee salaries to graduates.
Other benefits may include: health and life insurance, retirement plans, meals, specialized clothing, and educational reimbursements, just to name a few.
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If we can be of further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to email us. Please call or write the Chemical Technology Department, Texas State Technical College at Waco, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705. The phone number is (254) 867- 4859 or toll free (800) 792 - 8784. |