Chemist
Chemist
Also known as
Analytical chemist, inorganic chemist, organic chemist, materials chemist, industrial chemist, cosmeticist, pharmaceutical chemist
AUT programmes
Work environment
- 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
Typical 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
Salary information
| Lower | Most common | Upper |
| $51K | $66K-$108K | $141K |