Chemists

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

Job Task

• Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, and reactions, utilizing chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry techniques.
• Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, and chemical catalysts for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Develop, improve, and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods.
• Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency and to diagnose malfunctions.
• Study effects of various methods of processing, preserving, and packaging on composition and properties of foods.
• Prepare test solutions, compounds, and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct test.
• Confer with scientists and engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
• Write technical papers and reports; and prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.
• Direct, coordinate, and advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components and physical properties of materials.

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