Analytical Chemist

Background

Analytical chemists test and examine materials to understand what they're made of and how they behave. They use laboratory equipment and techniques to analyse samples from medicines, food, water, metals, and many other products. Their work helps ensure products are safe, meet quality standards, and work as intended.

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Next Step Roles

Senior Analytical Chemist→Quality Assurance Manager→Research and Development Chemist→Laboratory Manager

Publications

Analytical ChemistryJournal of Chromatography A

Books

The Periodic TableStuff MattersThe Elements in Pictures and Words

Movies

Breaking BadThe Martian

Key Figures

Marie CurieLinus PaulingDorothy HodgkinAhmed Zewail

Classification

SIC Code8743, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference543, 660.6For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Chemical AnalystLaboratory AnalystQuality AnalystAnalytical Science Technician

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