Description
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
Interests
- Investigative
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Integrity
- Dependability
Tasks
- Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
- Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
- Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
- Conduct quality control tests.
- Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
Work Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Getting Information
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Detailed Work Activities
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Technology Skills
- Data base user interface and query software
- Presentation software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Development environment software
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Comprehension
Skills
- Science
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Active Listening
Knowledge
- Chemistry
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Production and Processing
- Administration and Management
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Clinical ChemistryCertifying Organization
American Board of Clinical Chemistry
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Materials Selection/Design SpecialistCertifying Organization
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Chemical Hygiene OfficerCertifying Organization
National Registry of Certified Chemists
Type
Core
Certificate name
Toxicological ChemistCertifying Organization
National Registry of Certified Chemists
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Toxicological ChemistryCertifying Organization
American Board of Clinical Chemistry
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $61,080 |
| Median (50%) | $85,613 |
| High (90%) | $155,459 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $76,329 |
| Mid Level | $100,395 |
| Senior Level | $124,501 |
| Expert Level | $163,370 |
Employability
There are currently 87,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 93,800 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 8%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 8%
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