Rubber compounder formulator vs chemistry laboratory technician

The differences between rubber compounder formulators and chemistry 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 rubber compounder formulator and a chemistry laboratory technician. Additionally, a rubber compounder formulator has an average salary of $41,185, which is higher than the $40,072 average annual salary of a chemistry laboratory technician.

The top three skills for a rubber compounder formulator include open communication, and . The most important skills for a chemistry laboratory technician are lab equipment, test results, and laboratory tests.

Rubber compounder formulator vs chemistry laboratory technician overview

	Rubber Compounder Formulator	Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Yearly salary	$41,185	$40,072
Hourly rate	$19.80	$19.27
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	286	43,043
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Rubber compounder formulator vs chemistry laboratory technician salary

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

	Rubber Compounder Formulator	Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Average salary	$41,185	$40,072
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $78,000	Between $32,000 And $49,000
Highest paying City	-	Denver, CO
Highest paying state	-	Maryland
Best paying company	-	Zoetis
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between rubber compounder formulator and chemistry laboratory technician education

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

	Rubber Compounder Formulator	Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Most common major	General Education, Specific Areas	Chemistry
Most common college	Northeastern University	Stanford University

Rubber compounder formulator vs chemistry laboratory technician demographics

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

	Rubber Compounder Formulator	Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 83.3% Female, 16.7%	Male, 47.7% Female, 52.3%
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, 7.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 9.2% White, 62.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between rubber compounder formulator and chemistry laboratory technician 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 technician example responsibilities.

Participate in audits by FDA and ISO.
Assist in preparing and storing laboratory experiments.-Guide students through laboratory procedure.-collect student data for HPLC, GC/MS, and NMR samples.
Skil in characterization of compounds using 1HNMR , 13CNMR, IR, GC, UV-Vis spec.
Train mill trainees on ISO procedures.
Inventory lab chemicals and MSDS sheets.
Maintain and repair FTIR and UV-Vis spectrophotometers.

Rubber compounder formulator vs chemistry laboratory technician skills

Common rubber compounder formulator skills

Open Communication, 100%

Common chemistry laboratory technician skills

Lab Equipment, 12%
Test Results, 7%
Laboratory Tests, 5%
Chemistry Laboratory, 4%
Safety Procedures, 4%
HPLC, 4%

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