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Career: Chemists
Job Description
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
90
|
Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, and reactions, utilizing chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry techniques. |
88
|
Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed. |
88
|
Develop, improve, and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods. |
88
|
Write technical papers and reports and prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests. |
87
|
Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency and to diagnose malfunctions. |
86
|
Conduct quality control tests. |
86
|
Confer with scientists and engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests. |
82
|
Direct, coordinate, and advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components and physical properties of materials. |
81
|
Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, and chemical catalysts for quantitative and qualitative analysis. |
80
|
Prepare test solutions, compounds, and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct test. |
11
|
Study effects of various methods of processing, preserving, and packaging on composition and properties of foods. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
74
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
74
|
Processing Information
|
72
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
65
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
65
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
65
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
65
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
64
|
Thinking Creatively
|
64
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
64
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
63
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
60
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
59
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
59
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
59
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
57
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
57
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
55
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
54
|
Getting Information
|
53
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
53
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
51
|
Interacting With Computers
|
51
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
50
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
50
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
48
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
46
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
45
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
44
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
44
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
43
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
42
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
40
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
37
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
34
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
30
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
30
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
24
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
23
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
21
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
12
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|