Spectroscopist vs chemical dependency technician

The differences between spectroscopists and chemical dependency 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 spectroscopist and a chemical dependency technician. Additionally, a spectroscopist has an average salary of $67,733, which is higher than the $35,341 average annual salary of a chemical dependency technician.

The top three skills for a spectroscopist include nmr spectroscopy, NMR and chemistry. The most important skills for a chemical dependency technician are chemical dependency, patients, and vital signs.

Spectroscopist vs chemical dependency technician overview

	Spectroscopist	Chemical Dependency Technician
Yearly salary	$67,733	$35,341
Hourly rate	$32.56	$16.99
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	146	20,927
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Spectroscopist vs chemical dependency technician salary

Spectroscopists and chemical dependency technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Spectroscopist	Chemical Dependency Technician
Average salary	$67,733	$35,341
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $118,000	Between $29,000 And $42,000
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Differences between spectroscopist and chemical dependency technician education

There are a few differences between a spectroscopist and a chemical dependency technician in terms of educational background:

	Spectroscopist	Chemical Dependency Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Chemistry	Psychology
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Washington

Spectroscopist vs chemical dependency technician demographics

Here are the differences between spectroscopists' and chemical dependency technicians' demographics:

	Spectroscopist	Chemical Dependency Technician
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 84.8% Female, 15.2%	Male, 35.3% Female, 64.7%
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, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 5.5% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between spectroscopist and chemical dependency technician duties and responsibilities

Spectroscopist example responsibilities.

Manage the QC program for custom synthesize DNA (oligomer) using laser base mass spectroscopy (MALDI-TOF).
Manage QC of molecular beacons by fluorescence spectroscopy.
Perform routine NMR maintenance, including liquid nitrogen and liquid helium fills.
Decrease sample evaluation times from days to hours by performing in-house IR analysis on submit samples.
Perform large-scale purification using FPLC, HPLC, immuno-affinity chromatography.
Establish the pharmaceutical testing laboratory and transition the laboratory to being fully functional in GMP compliance.

Chemical dependency technician example responsibilities.

Drive to pick up new clients, drive clients to outside AA or NA meetings.
Transport to outside AA meetings.
Diagnose and recommend treatment for clients base on ASAM and DSM criteria.
Understand and comply with the practice regulations as outlined by OASAS and JCAHO.
Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharge from detox.
Perform monitoring of detox clients and their medications, as well as their vitals.

Spectroscopist vs chemical dependency technician skills

Common spectroscopist skills

Nmr Spectroscopy, 31%
NMR, 25%
Chemistry, 19%
FTIR, 7%
Hazardous Materials, 5%
IR, 5%

Common chemical dependency technician skills

Chemical Dependency, 12%
Patients, 12%
Vital Signs, 11%
Patient Care, 9%
Substance Abuse, 7%
Crisis Intervention, 5%

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