Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 4 – Considerable preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Considerable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | 2.A.1.f | 4.25 | 07/2017 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 4.12 | 07/2017 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 4.0 | 07/2017 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Mathematics | 2.A.1.e | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.12 | 07/2017 |
| Category Flexibility | 1.A.1.b.7 | 4.0 | 07/2017 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.0 | 07/2017 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 4.0 | 07/2017 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 1.A.1.c.1 | 4.0 | 07/2017 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 07/2017 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments. | Core | 22 | 07/2017 |
| Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to ongoing chemical reactions. | Core | 22 | 07/2017 |
| Develop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or generate electrical currents, using controlled chemical processes. | Core | 22 | 07/2017 |
| Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes. | Core | 22 | 07/2017 |
| Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. | Core | 22 | 07/2017 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.28 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 5.73 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.61 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.83 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.76 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.06 | 11/2023 |