Rubber compounder formulator vs chemistry laboratory assistant

The differences between rubber compounder formulators and chemistry laboratory assistants can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a rubber compounder formulator and a chemistry laboratory assistant. Additionally, a rubber compounder formulator has an average salary of $41,185, which is higher than the $30,971 average annual salary of a chemistry laboratory assistant.

The top three skills for a rubber compounder formulator include open communication, and . The most important skills for a chemistry laboratory assistant are lab equipment, lab safety, and chemistry lab.

Rubber compounder formulator vs chemistry laboratory assistant overview

	Rubber Compounder Formulator	Chemistry Laboratory Assistant
Yearly salary	$41,185	$30,971
Hourly rate	$19.80	$14.89
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	286	40,180
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 75%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Rubber compounder formulator vs chemistry laboratory assistant salary

Rubber compounder formulators and chemistry laboratory assistants have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Rubber Compounder Formulator	Chemistry Laboratory Assistant
Average salary	$41,185	$30,971
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $78,000	Between $16,000 And $58,000
Highest paying City	-	Hartford, CT
Highest paying state	-	Rhode Island
Best paying company	-	Pace University
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between rubber compounder formulator and chemistry laboratory assistant education

There are a few differences between a rubber compounder formulator and a chemistry laboratory assistant in terms of educational background:

	Rubber Compounder Formulator	Chemistry Laboratory Assistant
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 75%
Most common major	General Education, Specific Areas	Chemistry
Most common college	Northeastern University	Stanford University

Rubber compounder formulator vs chemistry laboratory assistant demographics

Here are the differences between rubber compounder formulators' and chemistry laboratory assistants' demographics:

	Rubber Compounder Formulator	Chemistry Laboratory Assistant
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 83.3% Female, 16.7%	Male, 45.5% Female, 54.5%
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, 6.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 9.5% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between rubber compounder formulator and chemistry laboratory assistant duties and responsibilities

Rubber compounder formulator example responsibilities.

Initiate, monitor and execute large quantities of FDA approve product via computer workstation and elaborate automation programs.
Demonstrate ability in using HPLC, GC, oven, and drying machine.
Assist in multiple other projects including performing HPLC, micronizing, and spray-drying.
Add treating or neutralizing agents to products and pump products through filters or centrifuges to remove impurities or to precipitate products.

Chemistry laboratory assistant example responsibilities.

Comfort frighten patients and maintain an exceptionally bright professional demeanor to accomplish a procedure that makes most people very uncomfortable.
Prepare buffer solutions, separate DNA, dissect baby mice, and perform general lab procedures.
Facilitate placement and organization of equipment for new laboratory including HPLC, GC-MS, UV-VIS, and DSC.
Maintain GC/FID, GC/MS and LC/MS systems.
Purify total RNA out of scallop muscle tissue.
Maintain proper records and documentation of DNA sequencing products.

Rubber compounder formulator vs chemistry laboratory assistant skills

Common rubber compounder formulator skills

Open Communication, 100%

Common chemistry laboratory assistant skills

Lab Equipment, 39%
Lab Safety, 13%
Chemistry Lab, 6%
Lab Experiments, 4%
Lab Reports, 3%
Analytical Chemistry, 2%

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