Rubber compounder formulator vs chemistry technologist

The differences between rubber compounder formulators and chemistry technologists 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 technologist. Additionally, a chemistry technologist has an average salary of $46,569, which is higher than the $41,185 average annual salary of a rubber compounder formulator.

The top three skills for a rubber compounder formulator include open communication, and . The most important skills for a chemistry technologist are lab equipment, chromatography, and analytical chemistry.

Rubber compounder formulator vs chemistry technologist overview

	Rubber Compounder Formulator	Chemistry Technologist
Yearly salary	$41,185	$46,569
Hourly rate	$19.80	$22.39
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	286	53,332
Job satisfaction	-	-
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 technologist salary

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

	Rubber Compounder Formulator	Chemistry Technologist
Average salary	$41,185	$46,569
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $78,000	Between $33,000 And $65,000
Highest paying City	-	New Haven, CT
Highest paying state	-	Maryland
Best paying company	-	Tri-City Medical Center
Best paying industry	-	Utilities

Differences between rubber compounder formulator and chemistry technologist education

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

	Rubber Compounder Formulator	Chemistry Technologist
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 technologist demographics

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

	Rubber Compounder Formulator	Chemistry Technologist
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 83.3% Female, 16.7%	Male, 52.8% Female, 47.2%
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, 6.9% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 9.3% White, 62.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between rubber compounder formulator and chemistry technologist 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 technologist example responsibilities.

Train in performing GLP (research testing regulate by the FDA).
Perform daily chemical production work following ISO and GMP guidelines; additionally create and monitor the production schedule.
Perform analysis of plant fluids utilizing AA, ICP, HPLC, GC, gamma spectroscopy, and liquid scintillation.
Used GC (gas chromatography) analysis to determine the amount of trans fat in salad oil, ensuring customers specifications.
Work in a regulate GLP lab setting.
Enter and maintain data and other files in LIMS.

Rubber compounder formulator vs chemistry technologist skills

Common rubber compounder formulator skills

Open Communication, 100%

Common chemistry technologist skills

Lab Equipment, 8%
Chromatography, 6%
Analytical Chemistry, 5%
HPLC, 4%
Sample Preparation, 4%
Laboratory Procedures, 4%

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