Laboratory Analyst

1. General characteristics of the profession

Performs work related to the quality control of raw materials, reagents, intermediate products, finished products, production wastes in various sectors of the economy.

2. Requirements for the individual characteristics of a specialist

Successful activity requires subtle color distinction, olfactory and tactile sensitivity, accurate hand-eye coordination at the level of hand movements, 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

Should know: fundamentals of general chemistry; safety regulations for laboratory research; calculation methods based on their results; GOST standards for analytes; laboratory equipment setup rules.

5. Related professions

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