Chemical Technician Jobs

Chemical Technician jobs are open across pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, food and beverage, and environmental testing, with specializations in quality control, process chemistry, and analytical testing, from entry-level to senior and lead roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles132+
Top stateTexas
Top employerGarratt-Callahan
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type97% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Chemical Service Technician
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Chemical Service Technician
Bargreen Ellingson
Casper, Wyoming
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Chemical Manufacturing Technician
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Chemical Manufacturing Technician
Anduril
McHenry, Mississippi
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$25 - $34/hr
Associate's degree
501-1,000

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Industrial Multi‑Craft Maintenance Technician (Metals & Chemical Processing)
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Industrial Multi‑Craft Maintenance Technician (Metals & Chemical Processing)
Pro Services, LLC
Angola, Indiana
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED
11-50

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Chemical Technician II
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Chemical Technician II
Integrated DNA Technologies
Coralville, Iowa
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
On-Site
Forklift Certification
1,001-5,000

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Chemical Cleaning Technician
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Chemical Cleaning Technician
Clean Harbors
La Porte, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$14.9 - $34.62/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Chemical Technician Job Market

Who's Hiring

Garratt-Callahan9 open roles
PSC8 open roles
HPC Industrial4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Food & Beverage
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in chemical technician jobs.

  • Associate degree or bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical technology, or a related science
  • Hands-on experience operating HPLC, GC-MS, or other analytical instruments
  • Familiarity with GMP, GLP, or ISO laboratory quality standards
  • Ability to prepare solutions, calibrate equipment, and document results accurately
  • Experience writing or following standard operating procedures in a regulated environment
  • OSHA Hazard Communication and chemical safety training or certification

Tips for Your Chemical Technician Job Search

Tailor your resume to lab instruments

Chemical technician postings almost always list specific instruments, such as GC-MS, HPLC, or ICP-OES. Match the instruments named in each posting to your resume's skills section so your application clears automated screening before a hiring manager ever reads it.

Highlight your documentation habits

Lab notebooks, batch records, and SOPs are non-negotiable in regulated industries. Mention on your resume that you have experience maintaining GMP or GLP documentation, and be ready to describe a specific example of how you caught or corrected a documentation error.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists chemical technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by industry segment

Quality control roles in food manufacturing require different certifications than environmental monitoring roles in water treatment. Decide which segment fits your background, then search specifically within it so your experience reads as directly relevant rather than broadly general.

Prepare for a practical skills screen

Many employers give short bench tests or ask you to interpret a chromatogram or titration curve during the interview. Review your core analytical techniques, unit conversions, and how to calculate percent purity or yield so you can work through a problem confidently on the spot.

Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay

Chemical technician roles often run across night shifts or rotating schedules in continuous-process facilities. When an offer comes in, ask specifically about shift differential rates, overtime structures, and on-call requirements before accepting, since these can meaningfully affect your total compensation.

Chemical Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most chemical technicians?

Garratt-Callahan, PSC, and HPC Industrial are hiring the most chemical technicians right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Arizona, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest in pharmaceutical manufacturing, petrochemical refining, and environmental testing firms.

How many chemical technician jobs are remote?

About 3% of chemical technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most lab and production roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are regulatory documentation, technical writing, and data analysis positions that sit adjacent to bench work rather than requiring it directly.

How do you become a chemical technician?

Most employers expect at least an associate degree in chemical technology, chemistry, or a closely related science, though some production facilities hire candidates with a high school diploma and significant hands-on lab experience. Earning certifications in OSHA hazard communication, GMP compliance, or instrument operation strengthens your application. Internships or co-op placements during school give you the documented bench experience that separates competitive candidates from those applying on coursework alone.

Can you get hired as a chemical technician with little experience?

Entry-level chemical technician roles do exist, particularly in quality control labs, environmental testing facilities, and contract manufacturing organizations that train new hires on their specific instruments and protocols. Emphasize any coursework lab hours, club or research projects, and familiarity with safety procedures on your resume. Applying to roles that list 'entry-level' or 'will train' in the posting, rather than ones requiring several years of direct experience, significantly improves your chances when you're starting out.

What does the chemical technician interview process look like?

Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your lab background, safety practices, and familiarity with the instruments the role uses. An in-person interview typically follows, often including a facility tour so the team can assess how comfortable you are in a lab setting. Some employers add a short written or practical exercise, such as interpreting a data set or walking through how you'd troubleshoot an instrument that is out of calibration, before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to chemical technician jobs?

You can find and apply to chemical technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your background, whether that's quality control, analytical testing, or process chemistry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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