Science technicians in production jobs can be employed on day, evening, or night shifts; some other technicians work outdoors, sometimes in remote locations.
Many employers prefer applicants who have at least 2 years of specialized training or an associate's degree.
Projected job growth varies among occupational specialties; for example, forensic science technicians will grow much faster than average, while chemical technicians will grow more slowly than average.
Job opportunities are expected to be best for graduates of applied science technology programs.
