The Chemical Technology (CMT) program prepares students to become laboratory technicians or research associates in high-tech research and development or quality control laboratories of industry leaders, academic institutions, or government facilities. They are often employed in a variety of labs, including chemical manufacturers, food/beverage labs, pharmaceutical labs, environmental labs, or polymer/ plastic labs. These technicians use sophisticated chemical/biochemical methods and cutting-edge instrumentation to analyze chemical and pharmaceutical substances and evaluate their properties. Because the curriculum of the Chemical Technology program is highly transferable, many graduates continue their education in a four-year degree program in chemistry, biology/biotechnology, chemical engineering, or a pre-professional degree (pre-pharmacy, pre-medicine, pre-dental, pre-veterinary medicine).

Graduates will be prepared to:

• analyze chemical compounds,pharmaceutical products

• evaluate chemical, biochemical and physical properties

• research new products and processes

• analyze environmental samples

Articulation Agreements/

Strong Transfer History:

College of Mount St. Joseph

Northern Kentucky University

University of Cincinnati

Xavier University

Sample Co-op Employers:

Procter & Gamble

Cincinnati Water Works

GE Aircraft Engines

Cincinnati Metropolitan Sewer District

International Paper

Shepherd Chemical Company

Givaudan Flavors

Wild Flavors, Inc.

Lyondell Chemical Co.

Johnson Diversey

Noveon Hilton Davis, Inc.

Sun Chemical

Cinergy

Rohm and Haas

Co-op Salaries:

Average $10.00 - $15.00/hour

Employment Outlook:

Chemical Technology graduates are in great demand. The placement rate of graduates has been consistently close to 100 percent.

Graduate Salary Projections:

$30,000 - $40,000

Other Related Programs

at Cincinnati State:

Clinical Laboratory Technology

Environmental Engineering Technology

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