Hazardous materials analyst vs laboratory analyst

The differences between hazardous materials analysts and laboratory analysts can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a hazardous materials analyst and a laboratory analyst. Additionally, a hazardous materials analyst has an average salary of $58,965, which is higher than the $44,024 average annual salary of a laboratory analyst.

The top three skills for a hazardous materials analyst include DOT, hazardous waste and hazardous materials. The most important skills for a laboratory analyst are test methods, lab equipment, and lims.

Hazardous materials analyst vs laboratory analyst overview

	Hazardous Materials Analyst	Laboratory Analyst
Yearly salary	$58,965	$44,024
Hourly rate	$28.35	$21.17
Growth rate	9%	9%
Number of jobs	3,959	44,074
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	Bachelor's Degree, 79%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	2	2

Hazardous materials analyst vs laboratory analyst salary

Hazardous materials analysts and laboratory analysts have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Hazardous Materials Analyst	Laboratory Analyst
Average salary	$58,965	$44,024
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $93,000	Between $31,000 And $62,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	AbbVie
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between hazardous materials analyst and laboratory analyst education

There are a few differences between a hazardous materials analyst and a laboratory analyst in terms of educational background:

	Hazardous Materials Analyst	Laboratory Analyst
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	Bachelor's Degree, 79%
Most common major	Business	Biology
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Stanford University

Hazardous materials analyst vs laboratory analyst demographics

Here are the differences between hazardous materials analysts' and laboratory analysts' demographics:

	Hazardous Materials Analyst	Laboratory Analyst
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 63.9% Female, 36.1%	Male, 48.3% Female, 51.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.8% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% Asian, 11.4% White, 62.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 10.4% White, 56.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between hazardous materials analyst and laboratory analyst duties and responsibilities

Hazardous materials analyst example responsibilities.

Manage the logistics of incoming and outgoing shipments
Submit reports on findings along with any variances in accordance with company and USDA requirements.
Communicate effectively between receiving and the supplier logistics center personnel if any issues arise regarding material quality and timing.
Communicate effectively between receiving and the supplier logistics center personnel if any issues arise regarding material quality and timing.

Laboratory analyst example responsibilities.

Use sophisticate laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, FTIR, UV, GC) and computer systems to collect and record data.
Analyze organic compounds using gravimetric, titration, distillation and spectrophotometry methods.
Prepare for and represent the laboratory during FDA, customer, and ISO audits.
Complete preparation of organic samples for GC, HPLC, IR and GCMS analysis.
Prepare solid and aqueous samples for analysis on diagnostic instruments including GC, GCMS and IC.
Utilize internal LIMS computer database for data entry and communication.

Hazardous materials analyst vs laboratory analyst skills

Common hazardous materials analyst skills

DOT, 55%
Hazardous Waste, 33%
Hazardous Materials, 13%

Common laboratory analyst skills

Test Methods, 8%
Lab Equipment, 7%
Lims, 5%
Laboratory Procedures, 5%
Sample Preparation, 5%
Analytical Methods, 4%

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