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Chemists

SOC 19-2031.00

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Science

4.2

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Mathematics

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.8

Writing

3.6

Speaking

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Chemistry

4.8

Mathematics

4.0

Production and Processing

3.6

Computers and Electronics

3.4

English Language

3.4

Customer and Personal Service

3.3

Engineering and Technology

3.1

Education and Training

2.9

Key Tasks

1Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.

2Conduct quality control tests.

3Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.

4Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.

5Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.

Also Known As

Agricultural Chemist Air Quality Chemist Analytical Chemist Analytical Scientist Astrochemist Bench Chemist Bench Scientist Ceramic Chemist Cereal Chemist Chemical Analyst