Career Pathway: Manufacturing
Career Pathways are groups of occupations within a career field that share common skills, knowledge, and interests. Manufacturing has industry-wide technical competencies that represent the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in this industry. Some of the skills needed for success in the industry include manufacturing process design, development, maintenance, repair, knowledge of and compliance with government regulations, as well as the ability to adapt and consider new ways of doing things. Possible pathways in manufacturing include roles in production, business operations and sales, and engineering and maintenance.
Occupational Handbook: Chemical Technicians
Chemical technicians conduct laboratory tests to help scientists analyze the properties of materials. Employment of chemical technicians in the U.S. is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. In Missouri, chemical technicians had an average annual wage of $57,160. To enter the occupation, employees typically need an associate degree or two years of postsecondary education in applied science or chemical technology.
