What is a chemical research worker and how to become one

Key steps to become a chemical research worker

1. Explore chemical research worker education requirements

   Most common chemical research worker degrees

   Bachelor's

   63.7 %

   Master's

   17.5 %

   Associate

   7.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific chemical research worker skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Elisa	24.41%
   R	17.65%
   GIS	8.93%
   Chemistry	8.05%
   Database Systems	6.15%

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3. Complete relevant chemical research worker training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New chemical research workers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a chemical research worker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real chemical research worker resumes.

4. Research chemical research worker duties and responsibilities

   • Manage all aspects of HPLC method development and analysis through interpretation of data ensuring accuracy of results.
   • Experience in NMR, GC-MS, LC-MS, FT-IR, AAS, ICPMS instruments.
   • Perform RNA analysis for well-known mouse virus.
   • Conduct genotyping experiments on known DNA segments.

5. Apply for chemical research worker jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a chemical research worker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams