Chemist, Kairarau matū
Also known as
- Analytical chemist, inorganic chemist, organic chemist, materials chemist, industrial chemist, cosmeticist, pharmaceutical chemist
Chemists study and do laboratory experiments with chemicals. They also develop new and improved chemical products and test the quality of manufactured goods.
2:20 mins
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$70K to $116K
Most common
$149K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Chemists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and laboratories
- may work in hazardous conditions involving chemicals and fumes
- need to be methodical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- Test quality of materials or finished products.
- Analyse chemical compounds or substances.
- Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
- Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.
- Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
- Establish standards for products, processes, or procedures.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
- Develop new or advanced products or production methods.
- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
You need a qualification to become a chemist and experience may be useful.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in science majoring in chemistry, biochemistry or similar area
You may need
- experience in laboratories or similar work
- an honours degree in engineering majoring in chemical and process engineering
- a Master of Chemistry
- a doctoral degree in chemistry
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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