Other Science Technicians

Other Science Technicians includes jobs like Calibration Technician, Fibre Technologist, Optics Technical Officer, Physics Technical Officer, and Textile Technical Officer.

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What the job involves

  • Prepares materials for experimentation, including freezing and slicing specimens and mixing chemicals
  • Collects information and samples
  • Conducts field and laboratory experiments, tests and analyses
  • Presents results in graphic or written form by preparing maps charts, sketches, diagrams and reports
  • Performs routine mathematical calculations and computations of measurement
  • Controls the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage
  • Checks, calibrates and maintains test equipment
  • Participates in fabricating, installing and modifying equipment to ensure that critical standards are met