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[Occupation] Chemical Technicians [ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION] Associate’s degree [2012 MEDIAN PAY] $42,920 [Job Duties] 
Chemical technicians use special instruments and techniques to help chemists and chemical engineers research, develop, and produce chemical products and processes.
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics