Chemist

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Chemist

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Chemist

Chemists conduct research, improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods, or apply scientific knowledge relating to chemistry, mainly to test, develop and improve materials, and industrial products and processes.

Analyse chemical compounds or substances

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 38% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Prepare, process or analyse chemicals” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

Test quality of materials or finished products

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 16% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Evaluate physical or chemical characteristics of material” within the “Work activities preparation” skills cluster family.

Maintain laboratory or technical equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 9% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operate and maintain laboratory or field equipment” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 9% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Prepare, process or analyse chemicals” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

Supervise scientific or technical staff

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Supervise staff” within the “Human resources” skills cluster family.

Monitor operational procedures in technical environments

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Monitor equipment, procedures and systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake scientific research or activities” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

Research methods to improve food products

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Monitor food or nutrition quality” within the “Food services” skills cluster family.

Establish standards for products, processes or procedures

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operational specifications design and reporting” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Review or prepare research or technical reports” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.