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Get The Skills to Become a Chemical Laboratory Technician

11-Month* Chemical Laboratory Technician Training in Pittsburgh, PA

CHANGE YOUR LIFE. CHANGE THE WORLD.

At Bidwell Training Center, you can become a Chemical Lab Technician in less than a year*. 

Chemical Laboratory Technicians invent and improve the things you use every day, from cars and paints to couch cushions and sidewalks, right here in Pittsburgh.

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Are you a critical thinker with great observation skills, a love of science, and a passion for making things better?  Would you like to help invent and improve products that people use every day, from cars and concrete to paints and furniture? In Bidwell Training Center’s accelerated Chemical Laboratory Technician program, you can put your curiosity into action and pursue a high-impact career as a chemical laboratory technician.

After successfully completing our 11-month* program, you will receive your Diploma in Specialized Technology. You will also be knowledgeable about how to develop and create brand new products, refine and improve existing products, maintain lab safety, and much more. Our expert instructors, staff, and extensive on-site training will help you feel confident and prepared to enter the workforce and find a fulfilling new career in chemical processing, materials testing, quality control, research and development, and more!

Are you ready to change your life in less than a year*? To see if our Chemical Laboratory Technician training program is the right fit for you, connect with a Bidwell Training Center admissions representative today so you can make an informed decision about your future. Contact Us Now >>>

What will you learn in Chemical Laboratory Technician training?

Our program focuses on developing and advancing your science and mathematical skills, proper practices in the use of chemicals, laboratory procedures, and how to be part of a professional team. This training includes many career-focused courses, including:

  • Technical Mathematics
  • Computer Software Applications
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Technical Communications
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Chemical Laboratory Techniques
  • Instrumental Analysis
  • Safety and First Aid
  • Professional Development

Your first 9 months of training will include math, chemistry, and experiments in our school lab. Your last 8 weeks of training will be spent offsite, working hands-on in an actual industrial lab!


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No-Cost Programs

At Bidwell Training Center, students do not incur any tuition fees. Bidwell Training Center receives funding from the State of Pennsylvania. The tuition, fees, uniforms, supplies, and textbooks for individual students who attend Bidwell Training Center are covered for all accepted students by an internal one-time institutional grant made possible by these state funds. This grant is automatically awarded to students upon acceptance, with no application process required on their part.

We know how difficult it can be to make ends meet while trying to pursue your career goals. That’s why all our programs are offered at no-cost, so you can invest all of your time, energy, and resources in yourself and your future.

Tuition is not charged to students who are Pennsylvania residents and who also have their high school diploma or equivalent. Funding for Bidwell Training Center is received through the State of PA, foundations, grants, and individual donors. Tuition, fees, uniforms, scrubs, and textbooks are covered for all accepted students.

Externship Experience Will Grow Your Skills and Confidence

Near the end of your program at Bidwell Training Center, you will complete an 8-week externship in a professional chemical lab. This will let you practice and apply the skills you learned in our Chemical Laboratory Technician program while also earning relevant work experience. This powerful combination of in-class and on-site training will help you get career-ready for employment in many science-based industries!

Career Opportunities

After completing your Chemical Laboratory Technician course, you will have the skills to follow many career paths, including:

  • Laboratory Technician
  • Process Operator
  • Laboratory Technologist
  • Quality Control Technician
  • Environmental Technician
  • Research Technician

Your Future Chemical Laboratory Technician Career

Not only does Bidwell Training Center offer comprehensive career training, we also offer students career placement services! With dedicated placement staff available from day one, along with Professional Development courses built into the program, you will feel confident and prepared to balance your rewarding new career in the lab.

Are You Ready to Become a Chemical Laboratory Technician in Less Than a Year*?

To learn more about exciting careers in R&D and testing labs that will put your passion for science and problem-solving to work, fill out the form and find out if our Chemical Laboratory Technician training program is right for you!

For immediate questions, call 412-402-9761.

*Program length when completed in normal time.