Chemists
Also called:
Chemist, Research Chemist, Air Quality Chemist, Analytical Chemist
What they do:
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
On the job, you would:
- Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
- Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
- Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
Math and Science
- chemistry
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
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Basic Skills
- using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
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Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- read and understand what is written
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- notice when problems happen
Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Analytical Thinking
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Cooperation
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- Agilent ChemStation
- Waters Empower Chromatography Data Software
Data base user interface and query software
- ChemSW Buffer Maker
- JDA Arthur KnowledgeBase database
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Digital imaging software
- Graphics software
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bachelor's degree or
doctoral/professional degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$71,770
per year, on average
This work is part of the .
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