What would you do as a Chemist?
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
- do laboratory experiments
- study experiments and chemicals
- prepare tests for products
- develop products and methods
- maintain lab equipment
- make sure lab work is done safely
- prepare reports and presentations
- work with scientists and other staff
- create work standards
- supervise staff
How can you become a Chemist?
You need a qualification to become a chemist and experience may be useful.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or similar area
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- a Master of Chemistry or similar
- a doctoral degree in chemistry
If you're in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
