Chemist vs Environmental Scientist
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Chemist
$78,600 typical, a year
Most Chemists earn $54,100 to $107,500 a year.
From 474 postings that list pay
1,071 open jobs now
Environmental Scientist
$72,500 typical, a year
Most Environmental Scientists earn $53,300 to $93,000 a year.
From 344 postings that list pay
1,174 open jobs now
Environmental Scientist salaries Environmental Scientist jobs
Chemists typically earn about $6,100 more a year than Environmental Scientists.
What each one does
Chemist
- Perform chemical analysis and testing using laboratory instruments and methods.
- Prepare samples, reagents, and solutions for analysis according to protocols.
- Document work, record data, and maintain accurate laboratory records.
- Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized laboratory environment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with laboratory instruments and methods.
- Develop and optimize analytical methods for testing and quality control.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Environmental Scientist
- Collect environmental samples from soil, water, and air.
- Perform field inspections to check for environmental compliance.
- Prepare and submit reports on environmental data and findings.
- Monitor and maintain environmental monitoring equipment and systems.
- Analyze environmental data to identify problems or trends.
- Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Chemist
Asked for in both
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Excel 1 in 10 postings
More common in Chemist postings
- Chemistry Degree 5 in 10 postings
- HPLC 4 in 10 postings
- Chemistry 3 in 10 postings
- GMP 2 in 10 postings
- FTIR 1 in 10 postings
- Chemical Engineering 1 in 10 postings
- Mass Spectrometry 1 in 10 postings
- Analytical Methods Development 1 in 10 postings
Environmental Scientist
Asked for in both
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Excel 1 in 10 postings
More common in Environmental Scientist postings
- Environmental Science 5 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
- Environmental Compliance 3 in 10 postings
- Environmental Engineering 2 in 10 postings
- HAZWOPER Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Project Management 1 in 10 postings
- Data Collection 1 in 10 postings
- RCRA 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Chemist
Biophysical Analytical Scientist
Labrulez$24 - $25/hr Employer statedRahway, NJ, United StatesSEC-MALSGood Laboratory PracticeFTIRBiochemistryGood Documentation Practice- Pay not stated Madison, WI, United StatesGMPPPE Usage
Environmental Scientist
- $127,500 - $208,150/yrstated Tukwila, Washington, United States HybridDue DiligenceEnvironmental ComplianceEnvironmental Remediation
Environmental Technician
AeconPay not stated Aiken, SC, USWaste ManagementEnvironmental Management SystemsEnvironmental AuditingEnvironmental Science- Pay not stated Oklahoma County OnsiteCustomer ServiceDriver's LicenseTechnical Support
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