As a Material Testing Technician, you will need to master following:

• advanced materials
• apply safety procedures in laboratory

More generally, a material testing technician is also versed in:

• health, safety and hygiene legislation
• maintain test equipment
• operate scientific measuring equipment
• perform laboratory tests
• quality standards
• record test data
• report test findings
• use testing equipment
• wear appropriate protective gear

It also helps to know the following:

• conduct soil sample tests
• label samples
• rubber technology
• use non-destructive testing equipment
• analyse stress resistance of materials
• analyse test data
• assist scientific research
• biology
• build business relationships
• chemistry
• collect samples for analysis
• conduct field work
• develop material testing procedures
• liaise with engineers
• materials science
• physics
• provide technical expertise