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.
Ensuring that all weather measurement sensors are operational and that all data sent out is received properly, and providing basic information for public needs;
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Conducting chemical or microbiological analysis of routine samples, assisting in maintenance of analysis tools, preparation of reagent stock and carrying out work as directed by superiors;
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Gathering samples and preparing materials and equipment for experiments, tests and analyses;
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Making observations, recording, coding weather conditions, sending weather reports and maintaining weather equipment;
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Making observations, calculations/ measurements, recording and plotting information and assisting in preparation of technical reports and documents for publication;
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Applying technical knowledge in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of work;
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Supervising or maintaining and repairing research equipment;
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Assisting in intensifying departmental activities through services in mineral, geoscience and goescience information so as to create mineral commodities and quality geoscience development for national development;
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Performing tasks related to the weather application, recording and transmitting weather reports based on the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO);
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Collecting and testing earth and water samples, and analysing data in collaboration with geologists or geophysicists;
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Performing related tasks; and
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Supervising, scheduling and monitoring the tasks of other workers.
What are the skills required?
Skills, knowledege and abilities that are essential to carry out a task with determined results. Skills can often be divided into domain-general and domain-specific skills.
Soft Skill
English
Able to speak English
Hard Skill
Analysis
The ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make decisions
Soft Skill
Bahasa Malaysia
Able to speak Bahasa Malaysia
Hard Skill
Mandarin
Able to speak Mandarin
Hard Skill
Brazing
Brazing is a metal-joining process in which two or more metal items are joined together by melting and flowing a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal.
Hard Skill
Chemical Analysis
chemical analysis, the study of the chemical composition and structure of substances. More broadly, it may be considered the corpus of all techniques whereby any exact chemical information is obtained.
Soft Skill
Communication
The ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and staff is essential, no matter what industry you work in.
Hard Skill
Laboratory Testing
Laboratory testing refers to the process of performing any medical tests or procedures that are conducted in a controlled environment where the appropriate equipment, supplies, and certified expertise are available. Laboratory testing can be simply referred to as a laboratory test or lab test.
Hard Skill
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office is an office suite of applications, servers, and services developed by Microsoft.
Soft Skill
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting or dpanneuring is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system.
Hard Skill
Wiring
Electrical wiring is an electrical installation of cabling and associated devices such as switches, distribution boards, sockets and light fittings in a structure.
Field of Study Required
Field of study consists of a broad area of academic and skills qualifications that come under a similar branch of subject knowledge. In addition, courses offered under each field of study require similar academic entry requirements.