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Chemist
Studies substances and their reactions
Studies the composition and properties of substances, develops new materials, or controls product quality.
What they do
- ▹Synthesizes and analyzes chemical substances in the lab
- ▹Checks the composition and purity of raw materials and finished products
- ▹Develops new material or substance formulations
- ▹Keeps experiment records and follows safety procedures
Skills you need
- ▹Precision and care in the lab
- ▹Working with lab equipment and reagents
- ▹Logical and analytical thinking
- ▹Knowledge of chemical safety procedures
- ▹Patience for repeated experiments
Focus on these subjects at school
ChemistryMathematics
Where they work
- ▹Chemical and pharmaceutical laboratories
- ▹Fertilizer and building-material plants
- ▹Sanitary-epidemiological service (sample analysis)
- ▹Academy of Sciences research institutes
- ▹Quality control at food and textile enterprises
Pros
- + In demand in industry, medicine and quality control
- + Interesting hands-on experimental work
Challenges
- − Working with hazardous and toxic substances
- − A lot of theory and precise calculation to master
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