Issue approved by Resolution State Committee USSR on Labor and Social Issues and the Secretariat of the All-Union Central Council of Trade Unions dated January 31, 1985 N 31/3-30
(as amended:
Resolutions of the State Labor Committee of the USSR, the Secretariat of the All-Union Central Council of Trade Unions dated 10/12/1987 N 618/28-99, dated 12/18/1989 N 416/25-35, dated 05/15/1990 N 195/7-72, dated 06/22/1990 N 248/10-28,
Resolutions of the State Committee for Labor of the USSR 12/18/1990 N 451,
Resolutions of the Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation dated December 24, 1992 N 60, dated 02/11/1993 N 23, dated 07/19/1993 N 140, dated 06/29/1995 N 36, dated 06/01/1998 N 20, dated 05/17/2001 N 40,
Orders of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation dated July 31, 2007 N 497, dated October 20, 2008 N 577, dated April 17, 2009 N 199)

Chemical analysis laboratory assistant

§ 155. Chemical analysis laboratory assistant (2nd category)

Characteristics of work. Carrying out simple homogeneous analyzes according to the accepted methodology without preliminary separation of components. Performing droplet analysis of electrolyte and other substances using reagents, filter paper, and porcelain plate. Determination of water content according to Dean and Stark, specific gravity of liquids using Mohr and Westfel scales, flash point in an open crucible and according to Martens-Pensky, viscosity according to Engler, gas composition using an Orsa apparatus. Distillation of petroleum products and other liquid substances according to Engler. Testing simple paint and varnish products using special devices. Determination of the amount of carbon by burning chips in Wurtitz equipment (in a flow of oxygen). Conducting chemical analysis of carbon and low-alloy steels. Determination of the density of liquid substances with a hydrometer, alkalinity of the medium and dropping point. Determination of melting and solidification temperatures of flammable materials. Participation in the preparation of titrated solutions and soldering fluxes. Determination of the percentage of moisture in the analyzed materials using chemical-technical balances. Determination of analyzes of the chemical composition of copper-based alloys. Preparation of average samples of liquid and solid materials for analysis. Determination of the concentration of latexes and impregnating solutions, draining the dry residue. Determining the sieve residue when sifting ingredients. Preparation of plasticizer, mixing it with hard alloy powder. Observing the operation of a laboratory installation, recording its readings under the guidance of a more highly qualified laboratory assistant.

Must know: methods for performing simple tests; elementary fundamentals of general and analytical chemistry; rules for servicing laboratory equipment, equipment and instrumentation; colors inherent in a particular element found in the substance being analyzed; properties of acids, alkalis, indicators and other reagents used; rules for preparing average samples.

§ 156. Chemical analysis laboratory assistant (3rd category)

Characteristics of work. Carrying out analyzes of medium complexity according to the accepted methodology without preliminary separation of components. Determination of the percentage of a substance in the analyzed materials using various methods. Determination of viscosity, solubility, specific gravity of materials and substances with a pycnometer, Reid vapor pressure, induction period, acidity and coking properties of the analyzed products, flash point in a closed crucible and solidification of oil and petroleum products. Establishing and checking simple titles. Carrying out various analyzes of the chemical composition of various samples of ore, chromium, nickel, chromium-nickel steels, cast iron and aluminum alloys, products of metallurgical processes, fluxes, fuels and mineral oils. Determination of sulfur and chloride content in oil and petroleum products. Carrying out complex analyzes and determining the physical and chemical properties of paint products and cement using special equipment. Selection of solvents for paints and varnishes. Weighing the analyzed materials on an analytical balance. Setting up laboratory equipment. Assembling laboratory equipment according to existing diagrams under the guidance of a more highly qualified laboratory assistant. Monitoring the operation of the laboratory installation and recording its readings.

Must know: fundamentals of general and analytical chemistry; methods for installing and checking captions; properties of the reagents used and the requirements for them; methodology for conducting analyzes of medium complexity and properties of the reagents used; state standards on the analyzes performed and marketable products in the serviced area; rules for using analytical balances, electrolysis installations, photocalorimeters, refractometers and other similar instruments; requirements for the quality of samples and analyzes performed; processes of dissolution, filtration, extraction and crystallization; rules for setting up laboratory equipment.

§ 157. Chemical analysis laboratory assistant (4th category)

Characteristics of work. Carrying out complex analyzes of the compositions of pulp, solutions, reagents, concentrates, surface and drilling waters, oil and petroleum products, finished products, auxiliary materials, waste, fertilizers, acids, salts according to established methods. Carrying out various analyzes of the chemical composition of various non-ferrous alloys, ferroalloys, high-alloy steels. Determination of the quantitative content of the main alloying elements in alloys based on titanium, nickel, tungsten, cobalt, molybdenum and niobium according to established methods. Establishment and verification of complex titers. Determination of nitrosity and strength of acids. Performing analysis using sieve and electric gravimetric methods based on the degree of concentration of solutions. Analysis of potent poisons and explosives. Full analysis gases on VTI devices, gas fractionation devices and chromatographs. Preparation of complex reagents and testing their suitability. Carrying out synthesis in laboratory conditions according to a given method. Determination of the degree of ammonia conversion or oxidation of nitrous gases. Determination of the calorific value of fuel. Registration and calculation of analysis results. Assembling laboratory installations according to existing diagrams. Carrying out tests of product coatings on special devices - a weather meter, a tropical climate chamber, a Meger device, etc. Carrying out arbitration analyzes of simple and medium complexity. Processing of chemical analysis results using modern computer technology.

Must know: general basics analytical and physical chemistry; purpose and properties of the reagents used; rules for assembling laboratory installations; methods for determining the mass and volume of chemicals; methods for preparing complex titrated solutions; rules for weighing sediments on analytical balances and performing the necessary calculations based on the analysis results; rules for using instrumentation and scales of various types; technical conditions and state standards for the analyzes performed; rules for maintaining technical documentation for work performed. Methods of automated information processing.

(as amended by Order of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation dated October 20, 2008 N 577)

§ 158. Chemical analysis laboratory assistant (5th category)

Characteristics of work. Carrying out particularly complex analyzes of alloys on nickel, cobalt, titanium and niobium bases using instruments and apparatus according to established methods. Carrying out analyzes of rare, rare earth and noble metals. Carrying out analyzes using radioactive elements. Conducting analysis of explosive mixtures organic matter using various types and designs of chromatographs using a method based on the use of electronic circuits and using complex calculations of chromatograms. Participation in the development of new methods for chemical analysis. Carrying out analyzes using the atomic absorption method. Conducting complex arbitrage analyses. Metrological assessment of the results of non-standard analyzes. Approbation of methods recommended for hosting. Adjustment of serviced equipment. Processing of chemical analysis results using modern computer technology.

(as amended by Order of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation dated October 20, 2008 N 577)

Must know: design and procedure for using the instruments and apparatus used; fundamentals of general, analytical and physical chemistry; physico-chemical methods of analysis; basics of development and selection of analysis methods; methods for separation and determination of noble metals; properties of radioactive elements and rules for working with them. Methods of automated information processing.

(as amended by Order of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation dated October 20, 2008 N 577)

Secondary specialized education required.

§ 158a. Laboratory assistant for chemical analysis (6th category)

Characteristics of work. Conducting ongoing analyzes for analytical control of the technological process of reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in fume hoods using specialized instrumentation. Working with remote manipulators in fume hoods. Weighing on specialized electronic scales of 1st accuracy class. Carrying out titrimetric analysis on automatic titrators. Diagnostics of malfunctions of chromatographs, titrators, spectrophotometers and other instruments. Conducting laser-luminescent analysis of uranium. Preparation of certified mixtures. Development and implementation of new instruments and methods of analysis.

Must know: fundamentals of radiochemistry and physics; the principle of operation of the instruments and devices used, the rules for using them; properties of ionizing radiation; rules for mathematical processing of analysis results.

§ 158b. Laboratory assistant for chemical analysis (7th category)

(introduced by Order of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation dated October 20, 2008 N 577)

Characteristics of work. Conducting analyzes of commercial products in accordance with regulatory documentation. Conducting analyzes of highly active products subject to vitrification. Purification of uranium and plutonium from fission products using extraction, ion exchange and other methods. Determination of carbon and sulfur content in uranium and plutonium oxides by the coulometric method and fluorine and chlorine by pyrohydrolysis. Conducting analyzes to determine traces of organic substances in solutions containing uranium, plutonium and fission products using an automated chromatographic complex. Participation in research work. Carrying out instrument calibrations. Carrying out measurements for accounting and control of nuclear materials (uranium, plutonium, strontium, etc.). Work in a local network of an automated laboratory automatic control system.

Must know: design, principle of operation of carbon and sulfur analyzers, units of an automated chromatographic complex; calculation of maximum permissible radiation doses; the basics of development and the principle of choosing analysis methods; methods for calibrating the instruments and equipment used; rules for mathematical processing of analysis results; principles of using various databases within a local network.

Secondary vocational education required.

Qualification requirements
Complete general secondary education and vocational education without work experience requirements or complete general secondary education and vocational training in production. Advanced training and work experience as a 2nd category chemical analysis laboratory technician - at least 1 year.

Knows and applies in practice: fundamentals of general and analytical chemistry; methods for installing and checking captions; properties of the reagents used and requirements for them; methodology for conducting analyzes of medium complexity and properties of the reagents used; state standards for the analyzes performed and marketable products in the serviced area; rules for using analytical balances, electrolysis installations, photocalorimeters, refractometers and other similar instruments; requirements for the quality of samples and analyzes performed; processes of dissolution, filtration, extraction and crystallization; rules for setting up laboratory equipment.

Characteristics of work, tasks and job responsibilities
Conducts analysis of medium complexity according to an approved method without preliminary separation of components. Determines the percentage of a substance in the analyzed materials using various methods. Determines viscosity, solubility, specific gravity of materials and substances with a pycnometer, Reid vapor pressure, induction period, acidity and coking properties of the analyzed products, flash points in a closed crucible and solidification of oil and petroleum products. Installs and checks simple titles. Conducts various analyzes of the chemical composition of various samples of ore, chromium, nickel, chromium-nickel steels, cast irons; aluminum alloys, products of metallurgical processes, fluxes, fuels and mineral oils. Determines the content of sulfur and chlorides in oil and petroleum products. Conducts complex analyzes and determines the physical and chemical properties of paint products and cement using special equipment. Selects solvents for paints and varnishes. Weighs analyzed materials on analytical balances. Sets up laboratory equipment, assembles laboratory installations according to existing diagrams under the guidance of a highly qualified laboratory assistant. Monitors the operation of the laboratory unit and records its readings.

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The goal of a chemical analysis laboratory assistant is to obtain information about chemical composition or chemical properties certain samples of liquids, gases, vapors and solids. This type of information is extremely valuable. Thanks to this data, they monitor the quality of raw materials and finished products in various industries, conduct all kinds of scientific experiments, and determine the degree of contamination environment, determine the volume and composition of fertilizers needed to fertilize the soil, etc. During the production process, any product or product encounters a chemical analysis procedure to one degree or another.

Demand for the profession

Quite in demand

Representatives of the profession are quite in demand on the labor market. Despite the fact that universities graduate a large number of specialists in this field, many companies and many enterprises require qualified.

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Description of activity

Chemical analysis laboratory assistants conduct chemical and physical-chemical analysis of various substances: ores, oil and petroleum products, various grades of steel, metal alloys, acids, salts, etc. This data is necessary to monitor the compliance of process products and finished products with specified standards.

Uniqueness of the profession

Quite common

The majority of respondents believe that the profession Chemical analysis laboratory assistant cannot be called rare, in our country it is quite common. For several years now, there has been a demand in the labor market for representatives of the profession Chemical analysis laboratory assistant, despite the fact that many specialists graduate every year.

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What education is needed

Secondary vocational education (college, technical school)

To work in a profession Chemical analysis laboratory assistant, it is not necessary to have a higher professional education in the relevant specialty. For this profession, it is enough to have a high school diploma vocational education received at a college or technical school, or, for example, it is enough to complete special courses.

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Job responsibilities

The professional responsibilities of a chemical analysis laboratory technician depend on his qualifications. Let's look at general job responsibilities. Prepares reagents and equipment for use. Conducts analyzes of varying complexity, determines the content of substances in the analyzed materials, determines the qualities of materials (viscosity, solubility, specific gravity) and vapors (elasticity). All received data is recorded in a log. In laboratory conditions it carries out the synthesis of substances. Assembly, adjustment of laboratory equipment and monitoring of their operation, compliance with safety precautions when using chemicals, safety of reagents and equipment used are also the responsibilities of a laboratory assistant.

Type of labor

Mainly mental work

Profession Chemical analysis laboratory assistant- This is a profession predominantly of mental work, which is largely associated with the reception and processing of information. In progress Chemical analysis laboratory assistant the results of his intellectual reflections are important. But, at the same time, physical labor is not excluded.

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Features of career growth

Chemical analysis laboratory assistants are especially in demand in the chemical and petrochemical industries. This industry has always been distinguished by its prestige, relevance, high income for its employees and opportunities for career growth. Vertical career growth involves increasing the qualification level from 2 to 4. If desired, there is a chance to get the position of head of a laboratory.

Career Opportunities

Minimum career opportunities

According to the results of the survey, Chemical analysis laboratory assistants have minimal career opportunities. It doesn’t depend at all on the person himself, it’s just a profession Chemical analysis laboratory assistant does not have a career path.

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There are many professions in which the results of activities are practically invisible to the average person. Scientists are also people of this kind of work. At the same time, they are the ones who largely contribute to technological progress, which, in turn, changes the world in the most radical way. Whole groups of specialists involved in this work take part in different aspects studying the surrounding world, properties and characteristics of objects. A laboratory assistant whose duties involve performing research on various metals, ores, petroleum products, as well as other materials and substances also makes a significant contribution to the common cause of the development of human knowledge. The obtained data is required to ensure control of the characteristics of products for their admission to further technological and production processes.

General information about the position

The main task of a laboratory assistant in this area is to obtain chemical information. In this case, the objects being studied can be anything. In addition to the already mentioned metals and petroleum products, a chemical analysis laboratory assistant can work with gases and vaporous components. Further use of the results may vary. The simplest example, when a certain production needs to achieve specific product properties. To do this, technologists use chemical laboratories to determine the compliance of a substance with the requirements of the prescribed standard.

Recently, issues of environmental protection have become relevant, which is reflected in the tightening of regulations for the automotive industry and fertilizer manufacturers. In the first case, a chemical analysis laboratory technician can work on studying the characteristics of the properties of the materials used in the construction of the car, and in the second, he can identify the properties of the fertilizer that are dangerous for the soil layer.

Requirements for candidates for the position

Despite the seemingly high share of responsibility that falls on laboratory assistants, in this case the requirements for applicants for such vacancies are quite relaxed. For example, the presence higher education is optional. It will be enough to present a diploma from a technical school or college. However, the job description of a chemical analysis laboratory technician requires very specific knowledge, without which it is impossible to perform the duties of this profession. In particular, the laboratory technician must know the following:

• Basics of chemistry, at least its general course, as well as physical and analytical areas.
• Chemical-physical methods.
• Design and operating rules of devices and devices used in the process of work.
• Characteristics of radioactive substances and nuances of handling them.
• Basics of choosing methods for performing analysis.
• Methods for determining metals from the noble group.
• Fire safety standards, labor protection and sanitary rules.

Responsibilities

Representatives of this profession still belong to support staff. Nevertheless, the job description of a chemical analysis laboratory technician provides for a fairly wide range of responsibilities, including:

• Carrying out analyzes of rare metals, including rare earth and noble ones.
• Perform complex alloy analyzes using established methods. For example, these can be nickel, cobalt, titanium and other alloys.
• Conducting arbitration analysis.
• Performing analyzes of explosive substances using chromatographs using methods based on complex chromatogram calculation schemes.
• Carrying out analyzes using the atomic absorption method.
• Perform tests that require the use of radioactive substances.
• Participation in the development of new analysis methods.
• Conducting testing of recommended methods
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• Performing setup of serviced equipment.
• Acceptance of material received for examination.

Rights of laboratory technicians

Again, it is worth noting that the profession is quite modest in terms of leadership functions, and in most cases its representatives perform auxiliary tasks. Therefore, the rights are very narrowed. First of all, the laboratory assistant can submit to his immediate supervisor proposals that relate to his activities or the work of the laboratory. Also, the profession “Chemical Analysis Laboratory Assistant” also provides the opportunity to obtain data and methodological information from specialists to perform their duties. In order to achieve the highest quality analysis results, the laboratory assistant may require additional assistance in organizing research and experiments.

Responsibility

In case of failure to perform or dishonest performance of his direct functions, the laboratory assistant bears responsibility in accordance with the standards established labor code RF. Such cases may include the following:

• Failure to comply with safety precautions, which, by the way, is especially important in chemical analyses.
• Violation of fire safety.
• Failure to comply with the labor regulations in force at the enterprise.

Liability is also assumed for other violations caused by a chemical analysis laboratory assistant during the performance of his work duties.

Rank in the profession

There are 7 categories of this profession, each of which implies its own level of complexity of operations that a laboratory assistant can perform. The first two categories, for example, allow him to take on the simplest homogeneous analyzes without first separating the components used. The third and fourth ranks of chemical analysis laboratory assistants increase the complexity of procedures by expanding the range of substances and characteristics being studied. For example, these qualifications can determine properties such as solubility, viscosity and specific gravity. The next stage allows laboratory technicians to perform complex analyzes that involve the same metal alloys based on nickel, cobalt and titanium. The difference between laboratory assistants of the 7th category is the increase in the technological level of the techniques used, as well as the use of specialized equipment.

Labor safety rules

Besides general requirements, which are aimed at ensuring the safety of chemical analysis laboratory employees, involves compliance with a number of special rules.

First of all is given Special attention working with harmful elements and substances. Such analyzes can only be performed in rooms where a forced-air ventilation system is provided. At the same time, a specific suction speed of air flows is set: not lower than 0.5 m/s. Also, a chemical analysis laboratory technician who works at the enterprise should receive free personal protective equipment. For example, a robe and boots are provided for a year, an apron is provided for six months, and gloves are provided for a month.

What is the salary?

Laboratory assistants cannot boast of generous wages. By the way, starting employees receive 10-15 thousand rubles. As their work experience and, accordingly, their rank increases, they can already claim 20-30 thousand rubles. However, more high levels salaries are rare and occur only in major cities. The most promising direction for this profession can be considered the petrochemical industry. In such industries, there is a fairly intensive training of chemical analysis laboratory technicians from 1st-2nd to 4th category. In this case, the position of head of a laboratory can be considered as the highest point of a career.

Conclusion

Profession of laboratory assistant in last years regains its once lost relevance and prestige. Of course, this place in itself is not so attractive when compared with the work of specialists in different fields. However, a chemical analysis laboratory assistant, whose duties in the early stages are within the capabilities of a wide range of graduates, has good opportunities for gaining experience. This profession is considered not only by scientists, but also by technologists, teachers and specialists in related fields as the initial stage of career formation. Of course, there are also serious disadvantages in such work, due to close contact with chemicals. Suffice it to mention the risk of burns, allergic reactions and poisoning.