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Research and Development 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

Research and Development Chemist. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 10 years. Top skills: Research, Writing, New Product Development.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

10 years

Job Postings

2

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 (21)

New Product Development

4.9

Design Failure Mode And Effects Analysis

4.9

Biochemistry

4.8

Risk Analysis

4.8

Marketing

4.7

Food Science

4.7

Process Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

4.6

Technical Documentation

4.6

Instrumental Chemistry

4.6

Research And Development

4.5

Production Process

4.5

SAP Applications

4.5

Employee Relations

4.5

Laboratory Experience

4.4

Crystallization

4.4

Human Nutrition

4.3

Quality Management

4.3

Batch Production

4.3

Process Improvement

4.2

Knowledge Management

4.2

Common Skills (9)

Research

5.0

Communication

4.9

Sales

4.8

Self-Discipline

4.4

Quality Assurance

4.3

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