What is a physical chemist and how to become one

Key steps to become a physical chemist

1. Explore physical chemist education requirements

   Most common physical chemist degrees

   Bachelor's

   57.1 %

   Doctorate

   23.8 %

   Associate

   9.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific physical chemist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Laser	47.17%
   Analytical Techniques	43.37%
   GC	4.73%
   Ms	4.73%

3. Complete relevant physical chemist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New physical chemists 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 physical chemist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real physical chemist resumes.

4. Research physical chemist duties and responsibilities

   • Achieve and maintain ISO 9001-2000 certification by creating and implementing policies and serving as management representative.
   • Characterize films by laser Raman spectroscopy.
   • Process laboratory data to ensure efficiency of plant operations and troubleshoot unexpect conditions to prevent an upset within the plant.
   • Perform testing on gas chromatograph to verify PCB contamination levels.

5. Apply for physical chemist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a physical chemist 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