Chemical Scientist
Tasks
- Develops procedures for quality control of manufactured products.
- Tests techniques and processes for reliability under a variety of conditions.
- Analyses results and experimental data.
- Operates specialised scientific equipment and conducts experiments to identify chemical composition, energy and chemical changes in natural substances and processed materials.
- Develops experimental procedures, instruments and recording and testing systems.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 10% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£35,571 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for chemical scientist is £35,571
333 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 333. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for chemical scientist roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £35,571 per year. That is about £2,964 per month or £18.24 per hour. New workers generally start on £20,506, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £52,082
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 333 people are employed in the region.
