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analytical chemist

Analytical chemists research and describe the chemical composition of substances.

Description

Analytical chemists research and describe the chemical composition of substances. Moreover, they draw conclusions related to the behaviour of such substances in different conditions. Analytical chemists play an important role in looking at the relationship between chemistry and the environment, food, fuel, and medicine. They use a range of techniques such as electro-chromatography, gas and high performance liquid chromatography and spectroscopy.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

laboratory techniques chemical processes statistics green chemistry computational chemistry oxidation chemistry analytical chemistry mathematics scientific research methodology scientific literature

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

solid phase microextraction high-performance liquid chromatography nanomaterials gas chromatography pharmaceutical chemistry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development use chemical analysis equipment promote open innovation in research analyse chemical substances think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications identify customer's needs promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities execute analytical mathematical calculations increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights apply statistical analysis techniques speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments handle chemicals apply scientific methods evaluate research activities perform laboratory tests apply safety procedures in laboratory publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage chemical testing procedures label samples calibrate laboratory equipment oversee quality control use chromatography software apply blended learning develop scientific research protocols teach in academic or vocational contexts prepare chemical samples apply liquid chromatography archive scientific documentation test chemical samples report test findings analyse experimental laboratory data write research proposals collect samples for analysis supervise laboratory operations record test data

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)