Science technician vs research assistant, chemistry department

The differences between science technicians and research assistants, chemistry department can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a science technician and a research assistant, chemistry department. Additionally, a research assistant, chemistry department has an average salary of $64,402, which is higher than the $35,570 average annual salary of a science technician.

The top three skills for a science technician include lab equipment, safety regulations and research projects. The most important skills for a research assistant, chemistry department are NMR, SEM, and laboratory equipment.

Science technician vs research assistant, chemistry department overview

	Science Technician	Research Assistant, Chemistry Department
Yearly salary	$35,570	$64,402
Hourly rate	$17.10	$30.96
Growth rate	9%	9%
Number of jobs	16,073	74,916
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 79%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	4	4

Science technician vs research assistant, chemistry department salary

Science technicians and research assistants, chemistry department have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Science Technician	Research Assistant, Chemistry Department
Average salary	$35,570	$64,402
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $47,000	Between $45,000 And $91,000
Highest paying City	Boston, MA	-
Highest paying state	Massachusetts	-
Best paying company	Wayfair	-
Best paying industry	Government	-

Differences between science technician and research assistant, chemistry department education

There are a few differences between a science technician and a research assistant, chemistry department in terms of educational background:

	Science Technician	Research Assistant, Chemistry Department
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 79%
Most common major	Biology	Chemistry
Most common college	Duke University	Cornell University

Science technician vs research assistant, chemistry department demographics

Here are the differences between science technicians' and research assistants, chemistry department' demographics:

	Science Technician	Research Assistant, Chemistry Department
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 61.7% Female, 38.3%	Male, 55.4% Female, 44.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 13.3% Asian, 12.8% White, 52.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 19.0% White, 49.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between science technician and research assistant, chemistry department duties and responsibilities

Science technician example responsibilities.

Identify owl species by sight and sound prompt using hoot flute and reed caller.
Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
Administer laboratory tests and experiments that include various assays, such as ELISA and specialize technologies.
Create GIS layers and a corresponding database of artifacts find at various GPS locations in and around the project site.
Perform DNA quantification and real-time PCR analysis for determination of different bacterial species abundance.
Operate under GLP, FDA, EPA, and OSHA standards and requirements.

Research assistant, chemistry department example responsibilities.

Manage participant records according to IRB guidelines to ensure confidentiality.
Work with familiarization level proficiency in the use of spectroscopy, electrophoresis and other quantitative analytical techniques.
Synthesize a single strand DNA sensor.
Research relate to gas absorption with hydrogen fuel cell applications.
Prepare numerous chemical solution samples for analysis and various buffers used for CE and HPLC analysis.
Develop HPLC methods and analyze organic compounds.

Science technician vs research assistant, chemistry department skills

Common science technician skills

Lab Equipment, 13%
Safety Regulations, 11%
Research Projects, 10%
Social Work, 7%
Data Entry, 4%
Technical Support, 4%

Common research assistant, chemistry department skills

NMR, 13%
SEM, 9%
Laboratory Equipment, 8%
DR, 7%
Nmr Spectroscopy, 6%
Organic Synthesis, 5%

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