Chemists
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
Sample of reported job titles:
Air Quality Chemist, Analytical Chemist, Chemical Laboratory Scientist, Chemist, Forensic Chemist, Forensic Scientist, Quality Control Chemist (QC Chemist), Research Chemist, Scientist
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
- Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
- Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
- Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.
- Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
- Direct, coordinate, or advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components or physical properties of materials.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software:Accelrys Cerius2,Accelrys DeCipher,Advanced Chemistry Development ACD/1D nuclear magnetic resonance NMR processor,Agilent ChemStation,Bruker BioSpin TopSpin,Chem2Pac,Chemical kinetics software,ChemSW Calibration Pro,ChemSW Mass Spec Tools,ChemSW Uncertainty Pro,Conversion tools software,Crystallography software,CrystalMaker,Density functional theory DFT software,Gas chromatograph GS software,Gaussian software,Laboratory information management system LIMS,Minitab,Modeling software,Molecular simulation software,MSI Insight/Discover,Multi-functional calculators,Network Science IR Mentor Pro,Organic synthesis planning software,Q-Chem,SAS JMP,SciQuest PE TurboChrom,Siemens SHELXTL,Statistical software,Surface modeling software,Synthematix StructureSearch,Vogel Scientific Software Group CALACO,Waters Empower Chromatography Data Software,Waters Millennium32,Wavefunction Spartan
- Computer aided design CAD software:ChemInnovation Software Chem 4-D,ChemSW Molecular Modeling Pro,Hypercube HyperChem
- Data base user interface and query software:CambridgeSoft ChemOffice Ultra,ChemSW Buffer Maker,JDA Arthur KnowledgeBase database,LabTrack Electronic Lab Notebook,Logger software,Microsoft Access,Molsearch Pro,Structured query language SQL
- Development environment software:C,Microsoft Visual Basic,National Instruments LabVIEW
- Document management software:ChemSW Laboratory Document Control System LDCS
Occupational Requirements
Work Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information:Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Working with Computers:Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzing Data or Information:Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Processing Information:Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Detailed Work Activities
- Analyze chemical compounds or substances.
- Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
- Develop new or advanced products or production methods.
- Establish standards for products, processes, or procedures.
- Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
Work Context
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled:93% responded"Every day"
- Electronic Mail:90% responded"Every day"
- Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets:82% responded"Every day"
- Exposed to Hazardous Conditions:79% responded"Every day"
- Face-to-Face Discussions:73% responded"Every day"
Worker Requirements
Skills
- Science:Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Critical Thinking:Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Reading Comprehension:Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Active Listening:Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Mathematics:Using mathematics to solve problems.
Knowledge
- Chemistry:Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
- Mathematics:Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Production and Processing:Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Computers and Electronics:Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- English Language:Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
- 86%Bachelor's Degree
Worker Characteristics
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning:The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Inductive Reasoning:The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Oral Comprehension:The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Comprehension:The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Mathematical Reasoning:The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Interests
- Investigative:Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Realistic:Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
- Conventional:Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Values
- Achievement:Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Independence:Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
- Working Conditions:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail:Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Analytical Thinking:Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Integrity:Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Dependability:Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Adaptability/Flexibility:Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
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