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A Quality Control Chemist is responsible for
seeing that products meet manufacturer requirements. "They
perform on raw materials, bulk formulations, finished products,
stability samples, and any other samples that require chemical
analysis." They conduct research and analysis in support of
operations, product development, quality control, and many
more applications. "These chemists are employed in research,
development and quality control laboratories."
In order to apply for a job in this field
or title, there are certain requirements that you must obtain
in order to be qualified. A typical entry requirement is a
bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or in a related
study and a Master's or doctorate degree. Currently there
is an opening in New York, and the requirements are very specific
for applying:
Qualifications:
(New York Offer)
· Experience with HPLC, GC, Dissolution Testing,
and Raw Materials Testing.
BA or BS in chemistry or a minimum of two
years of college level chemistry.
· 2-3 years of experience in a lab performing
chemistry related duties. ·
Wet chemistry skills are preferred. Salary
for this specific job: 50,000 A Quality Control Chemist has
many aspects that are:
Duties
· Analyze, synthesize, purify, modify, and
characterize chemical or biochemical compounds. · Develop
an analysis to ensure quality control of raw materials.
· Establish programs to identify and quantify
environmental toxicants.
· Conduct research to develop new formulations
and technical applications of industrial chemicals.
· Investigate chemical aspects of drug action,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease, organ function, and the
assessment of health.
· Take part in research amongst other professionals
in different fields like biology, chemical engineering, and
geology.
· You may also lead other chemists or technicians.
Average Salary is between 30,00-50,00, but varies based on
experience, title, and type of work being required.
Over the next few years, an "average of less
than 10 openings are expected to be created each year in this
occupation." Majority will come from vacant positions, needing
to be and the rest will be due to industry growth. Finding
employment will be based upon the supply and demand, but skills
and working conditions take part in a large factor.
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