Chemists
Code: 19-2031.00
Bright Outlook
Zone 4
Median Annual Salary
£91,240
Range: £58,460 - £160,830
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed
Job Zone 4
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Air Quality Chemist
Analytical Chemist
Chemical Lab Scientist (Chemical Laboratory Scientist)
Chemist
Forensic Chemist
Product Development Chemist
QC Chemist (Quality Control Chemist)
R and D Chemist (Research and Development Chemist)
Research Chemist
Scientist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job 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.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft Access
Structured query language SQL
Presentation software
Apple iWork Keynote
Microsoft PowerPoint
Analytical or scientific software
Minitab
Waters Empower Chromatography Data Software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Math and Science
chemistry
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Business
management
Verbal
communicate by speaking
communicate by writing
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
use rules to solve problems
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Investigative
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Key Work Styles:
Innovation
Achievement Orientation
Intellectual Curiosity
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Frequently Asked Questions About Chemists
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Chemists is £91,240. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £58,460, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £160,830 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Chemists typically aligns with Job Zone 4 (Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Chemists include: Microsoft Access, Structured query language SQL, Apple iWork Keynote, Microsoft PowerPoint, Minitab, Waters Empower Chromatography Data Software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
Live UK Vacancies for Chemists
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£58,460
Median Annual (Average):
£91,240
90th Percentile (Senior):
£160,830
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