# Tasks & work activities — colour sampling technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-4031.00 (Chemical Technicians) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3116; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
- **[Core]** Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
- **[Core]** Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials.
- **[Core]** Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
- **[Core]** Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers.
- **[Core]** Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
- **[Core]** Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
- **[Core]** Write technical reports or prepare graphs or charts to document experimental results.
- **[Core]** Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies.
- **[Core]** Develop or conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, or products.
- **[Supplemental]** Direct or monitor other workers producing chemical products.
- **[Supplemental]** Operate experimental pilot plants, assisting with experimental design.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop new chemical engineering processes or production techniques.
- **[Supplemental]** Design or fabricate experimental apparatus to develop new products or processes.
- **[Core]** Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.
- **[Core]** Train new employees on topics such as the proper operation of laboratory equipment.

## Detailed work activities

- Analyze chemical compounds or substances.
- Assist engineers or scientists with research.
- Clean objects.
- Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
- Collect samples for analysis or testing.
- Develop new or advanced products or production methods.
- Evaluate quality of materials or products.
- Interpret research or operational data.
- Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
- Manage scientific or technical project resources.
- Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
- Operate laboratory or field equipment.
- Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
- Set up laboratory or field equipment.
- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
- Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.