Chemist

The duties of chemists depend on their specialty. Analytical chemists examine and identify elements and compounds, and how they relate to each other. Inorganic chemists focus on molecules that do not contain carbon, such as synthetics or metals. Organic chemists concentrate on molecules that do contain carbon, including those used in medicines. Medicinal chemists develop chemicals that are useful to pharmaceuticals, and find ways to produce them profitably on a large scale. Physical chemists determine how chemicals behave on molecular and atomic levels. Some chemists combine duties from two or more sciences, such as biophysicists, who specialize in both biological and physical chemistry.

• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills: Your work as a chemist will identify problems and come up with possible solutions to them. Before implementing those fixes, you will have to evaluate each one and then predict which one will be the most effective.
• Speaking, Listening, and Interpersonal Skills: Since your job is likely to involve working on a team, the ability to communicate with others is essential.
• Time Management Skills: Excellent time management skills will allow you to meet deadlines.
• Analytical Skills: Chemists, like other scientists, must analyze a lot of data
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills will be needed to keep track of your data, and carefully document all processes and results.