Environmental technician

1. General characteristics of the profession

It studies the state of water, land, air, plants, animals, as well as the effect of food on people's health. Analyzes of substances: establishes the chemical composition of the substance, determines the properties of the substance. According to the results of the research makes calculations. Results logged.

2. Requirements for the individual characteristics of a specialist

Subtle color distinction, olfactory and tactile sensitivity, precise hand coordination, good visual memory, accuracy, pedantry.

3. Medical contraindications

Work is not recommended for people with diseases: respiratory organs; of cardio-vascular system; digestive organs; kidney and urinary tract; nervous system; skin localized on the hands.

4. Requirements for training

Must know: basics of general, analytical and physical chemistry; safety regulations for laboratory research; methods of analysis and methods of calculation based on their results; state standards for analytes; laboratory equipment setup rules.

Must be able to: establish and prepare for work laboratory equipment; conduct research on the chemical and physicochemical properties of the substance; arrange laboratory documentation.

5. Related professions

Laboratory assistant of the medical analysis, laboratory assistant of the chemical and bacteriological analysis, laboratory assistant of the chemical analysis.