Chemist United States

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What the job involves

  • 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.
  • Collaborate with team members and communicate work status and results.

Summed up from 30 recent Chemist job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • HPLC 4 in 10 postings
  • Chemistry 3 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 1 in 10 postings
  • Analytical Methods Development 1 in 10 postings
  • Mass Spectrometry 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • GMP 2 in 10 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 25 postings
  • ISO/IEC 17025 1 in 25 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 15 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 3 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 3 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 3 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 3 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 50 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 85 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 8 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 10 postings
  • Doctorate 1 in 10 postings

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Is this role in demand?

1,171 open Chemist jobs across the US right now.

Most openings

Typical pay $75,000 a year (most between $52k and $108k). See the full salary breakdown

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