Advanced Materials Nanotechnology

Explore a Career in Nanotechnology at PCC Nanotechnology is a new and highly interdisciplinary field of STEM. While studying Nanotechnology at PCC, you will learn the fundamental scientific principles of nanoscience and nanotechnology and explore its many applications. Explore job opportunities that nanotechnology can lead you to. Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians Similar Job Titles: Business Process Analyst, Engineering Technician, Industrial Engineering Analyst, Industrial Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Coordinator, Manufacturing Technology Analyst, Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Quality Control Engineering Technician (QC Engineering Technician), Quality Management Coordinator, Quality Technician, Service Technician. Description: Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. Hourly $29.70 State Current Employment 2,870 State Job Growth 4.40% Projections: This occupation currently employs 2,870 people in the state (CA). In the next ten years, employment for this occupation in the United States is expected to increase by 4.40%. Education: 37.00% of respondents have some college, no degree. Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech) Similar Job Titles: Automotive Engineering Technicians, Engineering Laboratory Technician (Engineering Lab Technician), Engineering Technical Analyst, Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech), Engineering Technologist, Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Engineering Tech), Mechanical Designer, Mechanical Technician (Mechanical Tech), Process Engineering Technician (Process Engineering Tech), Process Technician, Research and Development Technician (R and D Tech). Description: Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. Hourly $32.12 State Current Employment 4,290 State Job Growth 5.70% Projections: This occupation currently employs 4,290 people in the state (CA). In the next ten years, employment for this occupation in the United States is expected to increase by 5.70%. Education: 33.00% Post‑secondary certificate, 14.00% Associate's degree, 37.00% Bachelor's degree. Biomedical Engineer Similar Job Titles: Biomedical Electronics Technician, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Engineering Technician, Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET), Biomedical Technician, Engineer, Process Engineer, Research Engineer, Research Scientist. Description: Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems. Hourly $48.38 State Current Employment 2,920 State Job Growth 5.90% Projections: This occupation currently employs 2,920 people in the state (CA). In the next ten years, employment for this occupation in the United States is expected to increase by 5.90%. Education: 43.00% Bachelor's degree, 26.00% Master's degree, 13.00% Doctoral degree. Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Similar Job Titles: Avionics Installation Technician, Avionics Technician, Avionics Test Technician, Engineering Technician, Engineering Test Technician, Flight Test Instrument Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Systems Test Technician, Test Technician. Description: Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data. Hourly $38.26 State Current Employment 1,120 State Job Growth 8.90% Projections: This occupation currently employs 1,120 people in the state (CA). In the next ten years, employment for this occupation in the United States is expected to increase by 8.90%. Education: 39.00% Post‑secondary certificate. Laboratory Technician Similar Job Titles: Environmental Technician, Laboratory Technician, Public Health Sanitarian, Sanitarian, Water Quality Analyst, Water Quality Specialist. Description: Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. Hourly $23.40 State Current Employment 5,980 State Job Growth 10.60% Projections: This occupation currently employs 5,980 people in the state (CA). In the next ten years, employment for this occupation in the United States is expected to increase by 10.60%. Education: 5.00% High school diploma or equivalent, 23.00% Associate's degree, 68.00% Bachelor's degree, 14.00% Master's degree. Food Scientist Similar Job Titles: Food and Drug Research Scientist, Food Chemist, Food Engineer, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Formulator, Product Development Scientist, Research Chef, Research Food Technologist, Research Scientist. Description: Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food. Hourly $38.03 State Current Employment 1,760 State Job Growth 6.70% Projections: This occupation currently employs 1,760 people in the state (CA). In the next ten years, employment for this occupation in the United States is expected to increase by 6.70%. Education: 9.00% Post‑secondary certificate, 5.00% Associate's degree, 82.00% Bachelor's degree, 13.00% Doctoral degree. Bioinformatics Technician Similar Job Titles: Bioinformatics Technicians, Bioinformatics Technicians. Description: All mathematical scientists not listed separately. Education: There is no education information for this career. Analytical Laboratory Technician Similar Job Titles: Analytical Laboratory Technician (Analytical Lab Technician), Chemical Analyst, Chemical Technician, Laboratory Analyst (Lab Analyst), Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech), Laboratory Tester (Lab Tester), Organic Preparation Analyst (Organic Prep Analyst), Quality Control Laboratory Technician (QC Lab Tech), Quality Control Technician (QC Tech), Research Technician. Description: Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences. Hourly $23.14 State Current Employment 7,730 State Job Growth 5.00% Projections: This occupation currently employs 7,730 people in the state (CA). In the next ten years, employment for this occupation in the United States is expected to increase by 5.00%. Education: There is no education information for this career. We currently offer one degree and certificate program as well as a variety of individual courses. Courses can be taken individually and/or towards one of our programs. Advanced Materials Nanotechnology Certificate of Achievement Associate in Science Take a course to get an introduction to Nanotechnology. CHEM 240 - Fundamentals of Nanotechnology CHEM 241 - Applications of Nanotechnology CHEM 242 - Environmental, Health, & Safety of Nanotechnology Paula talks about the journey through nanotechnology education and what it has meant to her. #J-18808-Ljbffr