Fiber analyst vs chemical laboratory technician

The differences between fiber analysts and chemical laboratory technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a fiber analyst and a chemical laboratory technician. Additionally, a fiber analyst has an average salary of $73,259, which is higher than the $41,087 average annual salary of a chemical laboratory technician.

Fiber analyst vs chemical laboratory technician overview

	Fiber Analyst	Chemical Laboratory Technician
Yearly salary	$73,259	$41,087
Hourly rate	$35.22	$19.75
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	2,351	47,036
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Fiber analyst vs chemical laboratory technician salary

Fiber analysts and chemical laboratory technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Fiber Analyst	Chemical Laboratory Technician
Average salary	$73,259	$41,087
Salary range	Between $43,000 And $122,000	Between $32,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	Albuquerque, NM
Highest paying state	-	Maryland
Best paying company	-	Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between fiber analyst and chemical laboratory technician education

There are a few differences between a fiber analyst and a chemical laboratory technician in terms of educational background:

	Fiber Analyst	Chemical Laboratory Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Most common major	Biology	Chemistry
Most common college	Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon	Stanford University

Fiber analyst vs chemical laboratory technician demographics

Here are the differences between fiber analysts' and chemical laboratory technicians' demographics:

	Fiber Analyst	Chemical Laboratory Technician
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 62.5% Female, 37.5%	Male, 60.8% Female, 39.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 13.0% Asian, 6.0% White, 68.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 8.4% White, 62.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between fiber analyst and chemical laboratory technician duties and responsibilities

Fiber analyst example responsibilities.

Serve as systems and network administrator managing hundreds of distribute Linux computers across campuses.
Experience working with outside vendors, testing, installing and troubleshooting ACD telecommunications equipment.
Survey requirements and prepare all data necessary to install telecommunication circuitry to support VTC and comply with subscriber request and requirements.
Assist management with evaluation of restructuring alternatives, procurement of financing, negotiations with multiple constituencies and issuance of new securities.

Chemical laboratory technician example responsibilities.

Manage daily production schedule, monitor machine operation, addressed any etching machinery problems.
Utilize instrumental and titration analysis on various chemical baths to maintain control of processes and insure product quality.
Keep accurate records and report results as per ISO documentation requirements.
Perform test on in-process products using UV and HPLC instruments including cleaning equipment verification tests.
Prepare and analyze samples in compliance with TCEQ, ISO 14001 and 9001, and other regulatory standards
Perform extractions, cold point, and viscosity processes per NIST, ASTM, GMP, and GLP guidelines.

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