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Analytical Chemist

Science and Research
Chemical and Physical Science
Chemist

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

At a Glance

Analytical Chemist. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Top skills: Chemistry, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Analytical Chemistry.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

1

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Chemists

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$84,150/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+4.9%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (20)

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

5.0

Analytical Chemistry

4.9

Laboratory Experience

4.9

Laboratory Equipment

4.9

Mass Spectrometry

4.8

Personal Protective Equipment

4.8

Pharmaceutical Formulation

4.7

Spectroscopy

4.7

Peer Review

4.7

Chromatography

4.6

Product Testing

4.4

Design of Experiments (DOE)

4.4

Electrophoresis

4.3

Instrumental Chemistry

4.1

Project Planning

4.1

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

4.0

Safety Training

4.0

Common Skills (10)

Problem Solving

4.8

Verbal Communication Skills

4.5

Management

4.5

Computer Literacy

4.4

Coordinating

4.3

Positivity

4.3

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

4.2

Prioritization

4.1

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