AVERAGE SALARY
$50 - $150k
SKILLS DEMAND
HIGH
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN New Zealand
615
What is a Chemist
A Chemist is enquiring and innovative. Day to day tasks include but are not limited to:
- Environmental and chemical monitoring
- Testing and measuring of chemical samples
- Developing chemical processes for industry
- Write and publish findings in scientific journal articles
- Supervise and train staff and students
- Analytical quality and safety testing of samples
- Development and design of specialised equipment for the study of chemicals
- Development and implementation of methods for the study of chemical compounds
- Manufacture of chemicals
Getting in and Qualifications
Personal Skills
Chemists will have a set of personal skills that will help them navigate the specifics of their role. They include but are not limited to:
- Meticulously organised with strong planning skills
- Lateral thinkers with exceptional problem-solving skills
- Unwavering attention to accuracy and detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Work well with deadlines under pressure
- Patient and persistent
- Innovative, observant and self-motivated
- Essential to have strong hand-eye coordination and strong eyesight
Work Experience Pathways
- Laboratory experience
- QC – Quality Assurance roles
- Scientific research experience
- Laboratory technician experience
Subject Pathways
- Computer Science
- Maths
- Calculus & Statistics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
