Fiber analyst vs formulation technician

The differences between fiber analysts and formulation 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 formulation technician. Additionally, a fiber analyst has an average salary of $73,259, which is higher than the $48,107 average annual salary of a formulation technician.

Fiber analyst vs formulation technician overview

	Fiber Analyst	Formulation Technician
Yearly salary	$73,259	$48,107
Hourly rate	$35.22	$23.13
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	2,351	45,585
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Fiber analyst vs formulation technician salary

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

	Fiber Analyst	Formulation Technician
Average salary	$73,259	$48,107
Salary range	Between $43,000 And $122,000	Between $30,000 And $75,000
Highest paying City	-	Rockville, MD
Highest paying state	-	Maryland
Best paying company	-	Boehringer Ingelheim
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between fiber analyst and formulation technician education

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

	Fiber Analyst	Formulation Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Most common major	Biology	Biology
Most common college	Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon	Stanford University

Fiber analyst vs formulation technician demographics

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

	Fiber Analyst	Formulation Technician
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 62.5% Female, 37.5%	Male, 65.9% Female, 34.1%
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, 7.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 9.4% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between fiber analyst and formulation 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.

Formulation technician example responsibilities.

Manage daily production schedule, monitor machine operation, addressed any etching machinery problems.
Conduct extensive research and product development in extrusion and flavor sciences, specializing in glass encapsulation technology for the flavor industry.
Perform internal ISO audits and maintain documentation to preclude violations.
Perform waste operations according to GMP, FDA and EPA regulations.
Perform dose preparation sampling and dispensing for GLP and non-GLP studies.
Perform and supervise LOTO monthly audits, briefing shift personnel on findings.

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