Chemists - 19-2031.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Chemist
  • Chemist, Food
  • Laboratory Supervisor

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, and reactions, utilizing chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry techniques.
  • Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency and to diagnose malfunctions.
  • Confer with scientists and engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
  • Develop, improve, and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods.
  • Direct, coordinate, and advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components and physical properties of materials.
  • Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, and chemical catalysts for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Prepare test solutions, compounds, and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct test.
  • Study effects of various methods of processing, preserving, and packaging on composition and properties of foods.
  • Write technical papers and reports and prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adhere to safety procedures
  • advise clients or customers
  • advise governmental or industrial personnel
  • analyze chemical experimental, test, or analysis data or findings
  • analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
  • analyze test data
  • analyze test information to determine equipment operating efficiency
  • assign work to staff or employees
  • classify plants, animals, or other natural phenomena
  • collect scientific or technical data
  • collect statistical data
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct analyses or tests of organic compounds
  • conduct laboratory research or experiments
  • conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
  • conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
  • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
  • confer with research personnel
  • confer with scientists
  • design equipment, apparatus, or instruments for scientific research
  • design manufacturing processes or methods
  • develop new chemical processing techniques or formulas
  • develop new products based on scientific research results
  • develop or maintain databases
  • develop plans for programs or projects
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • develop scientific or mathematical hypotheses, theories, or laws
  • develop tables depicting data
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
  • direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
  • evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
  • explain complex mathematical information
  • follow safe waste disposal procedures
  • forecast or predict phenomena based upon research data
  • identify nutritional value of foods
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • make decisions
  • make presentations
  • mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
  • monitor the chemical action of substances
  • operate industrial or nondestructive testing equipment
  • operate specialized equipment in chemical laboratory
  • perform statistical analysis in physical science or geological research
  • plan scientific research or investigative studies
  • prepare reports
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • present research papers or dissertations on physical science issues
  • recommend further study or action based on research data
  • record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
  • resolve engineering or science problems
  • supervise pollution control workers
  • understand properties of gases or liquids
  • use chemical processing emergency procedures
  • use chemical testing or analysis procedures
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use government regulations
  • use hazardous materials information
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use knowledge of metric system
  • use laboratory equipment
  • use library or online Internet research techniques
  • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
  • use nutrition research techniques
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use physical science research techniques
  • use pollution control techniques
  • use quantitative research methods
  • use relational database software
  • use scientific research methodology
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use statistics in food research
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • write business project or bid proposals
  • write research or project grant proposals
  • write scholarly or technical research papers