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244231 · OSCA 2024

Chemist

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Professionals

Classification

Major group
2Professionals

Description

Studies the chemical and physical properties of substances and identifies their practical uses. Develops and monitors chemical processes to create or improve products in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, agriculture and other industries.

Specialisations

  • Analytical Chemist
  • Industrial Chemist
  • Quality Control Chemist

Unit group

2442 · Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists

Description

Study the chemical and physical properties of substances, develop and monitor chemical processes and production, develop new and improve existing food products, and plan and coordinate the production of wine and spirits.

Skill level

Occupation skill level 1

Australia

1

Tasks

Tasks include

  • Designs and conducts experiments to identify chemical composition, energy and chemical changes in natural substances and processed materials
  • Researches and analyses the chemical composition, properties and structure of matter to develop or improve existing theories, methods and processes
  • Ensures laboratory experiments in chemistry follow protocols and regulations, and meet quality control standards
  • Studies, analyses and tests chemistry research processes for application in product improvement or development
  • May develop and improve products, chemical formulas, methods and processes for use at an industrial scale
  • May study, analyse and model the operations of a chemical plant

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