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Chemist career Chemist career is a type of scientist career who studies about the composition, characteristics and properties

of chemicals and the method of chemical interaction under different physical conditions. Chemists look for latest information about material and search ways for applying this information. They also design and extend instruments to study about chemicals. Their work is important in different industries including production, the removal of industrial ravage, the analysis and action of sickness and disease, in forensic analysis of criminal investigations, and also in education and academic study. Chemists work along with other technicians and scientists from related fields using complicated and sensitive tools and procedures. Chemist career are directly involved in commercial functions such as productions, patent work, marketing and sales. They can design and perform experiments, analyze and then explore reports and scientific documents. They often supervise the work of assistants and other administrative responsibilities. There are huge and different types of employment opportunities in chemist career. They can work in labs, research centers for asking query and testing theory with experiments. They can work on a computer to develop theories, models or predict about reactions. Some of them do field works. Some contribute opinion on chemistry for new invention. Some of them can write, teach etc. There were about 84,000 chemists in the USA in 2006. The employment rate for chemist career is projected to grow at the equal rate as the average for all profession during 2020. The fastest growth is expected in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industry, with good opportunities for food science, analytical chemistry and materials science. This shows the high increasing and extensive situation of chemist career. Followings are the average annual earnings of chemists in the USA in 2006: Federal executive: $88,000 Research & development: $68,000 Chemical manufacturing: $62,000 Pharmaceutical manufacturing: $57,000 Testing laboratories: $45,000 Naturally, they can earn higher from private industries than governmental jobs. Most of the chemists work regular in well-equipped labs, classrooms or offices. Some chemists are appointed in field work. Although sometimes chemists deal with risky situations, the real risk to chemist career is very low, because of safety defenses and training. There are various types of Chemist career. Such as Organic Chemists, Inorganic Chemists, Analytical Chemists, Physical Chemists, materials chemists, biochemists, geochemists, and medical chemists.

Students interested in chemist career, should take science and math courses. computer experience and trigonometry is helpful. The minimum requirement to grab a job in chemistry is bachelor's degree, but practically, you need a post graduation degree to achieve a good position in research and teaching. A doctorate is needed to teach college and universities and research. But, the best prospects for progression are related with higher degrees. A chemist with a post graduation degree can qualify for research and teaching positions at two-year colleges. A chemist with a doctorate can accomplishes research, teaches at the graduate level, and is more expected to be selected for management Students, who are studying chemistry, can work in chemistry while getting their education. Summer internships are excellent way to learn whether or not a chemist and a company are fit for each other. Many companies hire from campuses. Graduates can gain knowledge about jobs from career placement offices. Chemistry jobs may be advertised in newspapers, journals and online, though the best ways of finding a position is through professional organization. Chemists have a large opportunity to work in governmental agencies, health laboratories, hospitals, research institutes, and in industry, health, patent work, safety and forensic science etc. Some chemists can use their knowledge to work in other areas like commercial work, the media and administration, education.

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