3111 Chemical and Physical Science Technicians
Chemical and physical science technicians perform technical tasks to aid in research in chemistry, physics, geology, geophysics, meteorology and astronomy, and in the development of industrial, medical, military and other practical applications of research results. Tasks include - (a) collecting samples and preparing materials and equipment for experiments, tests and analyses; (b) carrying out routine laboratory tests and performing a variety of technical support functions to assist chemical and physical scientists in research, development, analysis and testing; (c) controlling the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage and preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for projects, according to the specifications given; (d) setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment, monitoring experiments, making observations, and calculating and recording results; (e) preparing materials for experimentation such as freezing and slicing specimens and mixing chemicals; (f) collecting and testing earth and water samples, recording observations and analysing data in support of geologists or geophysicists. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Chemistry technician - Geology technician - Meteorology technician - Physics technician Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Chemical engineering technician - 3116 - Chemical process technician - 3133 - Life science technician - 3141.
Where 3111 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
- >3 Technicians and Associate Professionals
- >>31 Science and Engineering Associate Professionals
- >>>311 Physical and Engineering Science Technicians
- >>>>3111 Chemical and Physical Science Technicians
- >>>>3111 Chemical and Physical Science Technicians
3111 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
- 0d7ae791-653e-4297-9f61-8bad87f61d57broadmeteorology technician
- 184e59d7-5646-4fe4-9059-46867ff09574broadradiation protection technician
- 33fe4c90-c4fd-4860-bdc5-24fcab16f45abroadfood analyst
- 4b8dced3-ac9e-445d-8787-e07daf52e295broadleather laboratory technician
- 668943cc-c454-4a1b-a296-2fcb524a6222broadhydrographic surveying technician
- 774ad663-2124-4ac2-a287-5fb2e478906ebroadnuclear technician
- 84cb6e91-ce11-409e-9306-23c9698631afbroadsoil surveying technician
- 87775d69-ae88-449e-ad71-6f9875711816broadchemistry technician
- 8a87e8b3-aecf-48a7-9837-4e022c3b9bb9broadchromatographer
- a9bcc9e0-5be7-47a0-818b-acad10fe90d9broadphysics technician
Other ISCO-08 codes under 3111 Chemical and Physical Science Technicians
- 3112Civil Engineering Technicians
- 3113Electrical Engineering Technicians
- 3114Electronics Engineering Technicians
- 3115Mechanical Engineering Technicians
- 3116Chemical Engineering Technicians
- 3117Mining and Metallurgical Technicians
- 3118Draughtspersons
- 3119Physical and Engineering Science Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified
Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 3111?
- ISCO-08 3111 is "Chemical and Physical Science Technicians". Chemical and physical science technicians perform technical tasks to aid in research in chemistry, physics, geology, geophysics, meteorology and astronomy, and in the development of industrial, medical, military and other practical applications of research results. Tasks include - (a) collecting samples and preparing materials and equipment for experiments, tests and analyses; (b) carrying out routine laboratory tests and performing a variety of technical support functions to assist chemical and physical scientists in research, development, analysis and testing; (c) controlling the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage and preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for projects, according to the specifications given; (d) setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment, monitoring experiments, making observations, and calculating and recording results; (e) preparing materials for experimentation such as freezing and slicing specimens and mixing chemicals; (f) collecting and testing earth and water samples, recording observations and analysing data in support of geologists or geophysicists. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Chemistry technician - Geology technician - Meteorology technician - Physics technician Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Chemical engineering technician - 3116 - Chemical process technician - 3133 - Life science technician - 3141.
- How does ISCO-08 3111 map to other classification systems?
- 3111 Chemical and Physical Science Technicians has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (0d7ae791-653e-4297-9f61-8bad87f61d57, 184e59d7-5646-4fe4-9059-46867ff09574, 33fe4c90-c4fd-4860-bdc5-24fcab16f45a, +11 more); SOC 2018 (19-4031, 19-4099). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 3111?
- 3111 Chemical and Physical Science Technicians sits under 3111 Chemical and Physical Science Technicians in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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