Occupation

Chemical And Physical Science Technicians

Chemical and Physical Science Technicians perform technical tasks to aid in research in chemistry, physics, geology, geophysics, meteorology and astronomy, and in the development of industrial, medical, military and other practical applications of research results.

NEC Codes
  • 0533-physics: 0533: Physics
  • 0711-chemical-engineering-and-processes: 0711: Chemical Engineering and Processes
  • 0712-electricity-and-energy: 0712: Electricity and Energy
  • 0713-electronics-and-automation: 0713: Electronics and Automation
Analyse chemical compounds or substances
Analyse chemical compounds or substances

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 28% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Prepare, process or analyse chemicals” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Evaluate quality of materials or products
Evaluate quality of materials or products

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 17% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Evaluate physical or chemical characteristics of material” within the “Work activities preparation” skills cluster family.

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Interpret research or operational data
Interpret research or operational data

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 13% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operations research and management” within the “Data, analytics, and databases” skills cluster family.

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Clean objects
Clean objects

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 8% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Clean equipment, tools, or work pieces” within the “Cleaning and maintenance” skills cluster family.

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Maintain laboratory or technical equipment
Maintain laboratory or technical equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 8% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operate and maintain laboratory or field equipment” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Set up laboratory or field equipment
Set up laboratory or field equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 8% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operate and maintain laboratory or field equipment” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing
Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Prepare, process or analyse chemicals” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Supervise scientific or technical staff
Supervise scientific or technical staff

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Supervise staff” within the “Human resources” skills cluster family.

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Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations
Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Review or prepare research or technical reports” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.

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Operate laboratory or field equipment
Operate laboratory or field equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operate and maintain laboratory or field equipment” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Manage scientific or technical project resources
Manage scientific or technical project resources

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operations research and management” within the “Data, analytics, and databases” skills cluster family.

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Train staff in technical or scientific procedures
Train staff in technical or scientific procedures

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Supervise staff” within the “Human resources” skills cluster family.

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Analyse geological samples
Analyse geological samples

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 27% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake geological research” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Record research or operational data
Record research or operational data

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 23% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operations research and management” within the “Data, analytics, and databases” skills cluster family.

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Prepare maps
Prepare maps

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 18% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Collect or analyse land surveys and geographics data” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Maintain laboratory or technical equipment
Maintain laboratory or technical equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 11% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operate and maintain laboratory or field equipment” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Operate laboratory or field equipment
Operate laboratory or field equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operate and maintain laboratory or field equipment” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Analyse geological or geographical data
Analyse geological or geographical data

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake research and analyse data” within the “Data, analytics, and databases” skills cluster family.

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Research geological features or processes
Research geological features or processes

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake geological research” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Calibrate scientific or technical equipment
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Locate natural resources using geospatial or other environmental data
Locate natural resources using geospatial or other environmental data

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.94% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake environmental and sustainability research” within the “Environmental management” skills cluster family.

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Direct natural resources mining projects
Direct natural resources mining projects

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.73% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Collect or analyse land surveys and geographics data” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities
Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.33% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake environmental and sustainability research” within the “Environmental management” skills cluster family.

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Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning
Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.25% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists
Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.22% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake scientific research or activities” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Record research or operational data
Record research or operational data

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 24% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operations research and management” within the “Data, analytics, and databases” skills cluster family.

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Monitor operational procedures in technical environments
Monitor operational procedures in technical environments

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 19% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Monitor equipment, procedures and systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Collect biological specimens
Collect biological specimens

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 8% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake biological research” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Clean objects
Clean objects

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 8% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Clean equipment, tools, or work pieces” within the “Cleaning and maintenance” skills cluster family.

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Manage agricultural or forestry operations
Manage agricultural or forestry operations

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 6% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake agricultural or forestry operations” within the “Agriculture and animals” skills cluster family.

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Set up laboratory or field equipment
Set up laboratory or field equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operate and maintain laboratory or field equipment” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Examine characteristics or behaviour of living organisms
Examine characteristics or behaviour of living organisms

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Study characteristics or behaviour of organisms” within the “Agriculture and animals” skills cluster family.

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Analyse chemical compounds or substances
Analyse chemical compounds or substances

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Prepare, process or analyse chemicals” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis
Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake biological research” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Research plants and animals
Research plants and animals

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake biological research” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Interpret research or operational data
Interpret research or operational data

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operations research and management” within the “Data, analytics, and databases” skills cluster family.

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Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures
Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Prepare, process or analyse chemicals” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Order materials, supplies, or equipment
Order materials, supplies, or equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Procure materials, supplies, or stock” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification (MSIC)

National Education Code (NEC)

0533: Physics
0711: Chemical Engineering and Processes
0712: Electricity and Energy
0713: Electronics and Automation

Key

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Trending Skills

Skills that have increased in demand over the past few years based on job advertisement data

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Emerging Skills

Skills that are new to this occupation within the last five years based on job advertisement data

Job advertisement data is current to 31 December 2021