Chemist
Research chemical substances and perform experiments.
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What's it like to be a Chemist?
A licensed Chemist is a scientist with a specialization in one of the five main fields of chemistry: organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry. A typical day for a Chemist includes working in a controlled area, usually within a laboratory. Chemists often work in teams to research chemical substances, perform experiments and study reactions and relations of chemical compounds. Chemists can work in a number of fields, like the forensic sciences, or they can enter the academe to become chemistry professors. Chemists can also develop drugs and medicines for the health industry.
Tasks and duties
- Performing complex research projects to discover new facts about chemical substances.
- Developing new products and testing methods.
- Preparing compounds, reagents and solutions.
- Testing substances and materials.
- Cataloging every study and experiment for academic journals.
- Writing technical reports for records.
- Presenting studies to chemists, engineers and scientists.
- Complying with safety standards and protocols.
How to become a Chemist
Chemists take around four to five years to earn a license, and another three to five years to earn a postgraduate degree if required. Chemists can find jobs in industries such as pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals, and even create products such as makeup or medicine.
- Complete a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from an accredited university. The degree takes four years to complete.
- Study for the Chemist Licensure Exam from the Professional Regulation Commission. Graduates can take the test right away, but you can opt to take a year to study for the board exam.
- Once you pass the board exam you can get a job as an entry-level Chemist.
- Gain experience as a licensed Chemist.
- Complete a masters degree or PhD in chemistry to pursue managerial or senior research positions in your field.
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