£15,600
Average salary at age 20
£40,560
Average Salary
40
Average hours per week
Description
Chemical scientists analyse and research physical aspects of chemical structure and change within substances and develop chemical techniques used in the manufacture or modification of natural substances and processed products.Main Tasks
- Develops experimental procedures, instruments and recording and testing systems;
- Conducts experiments to identify chemical composition, energy and chemical changes in natural substances and processed materials;
- Analyses results and experimental data;
- Tests techniques and processes for reliability under a variety of conditions;
- Develops procedures for quality control of manufactured products.
Qualifications
Entrants usually possess a degree. Entry may also be possible with an appropriate BTEC/SQA award, an Advanced GNVQ/GSVQ Level III, or other academic qualifications. Further specialist training is provided on the job. Some employers may expect entrants to gain professional qualifications.What Chemical scientists studied in higher education
| Occupation | Percentage Value |
|---|---|
| (B2) Pharmacology, toxicology & pharmacy | 2 |
| (C1) Biology | 2 |
| (F1) Chemistry | 74 |
| (C5) Microbiology | 1 |
| (F7) Science of aquatic & terrestrial environments | 1 |
| (F6) Geology | 1 |
| (F8) Physical geographical sciences | 1 |
| (A3) Clinical medicine | 1 |
| (C7) Molecular biology, biophysics & biochemistry | 4 |
| (H8) Chemical, process & energy engineering | 2 |
| (B9) Others in subjects allied to medicine | 1 |
| (F4) Forensic & archaeological sciences | 5 |
UK Prospects
37200
Workforce Size
2.37%
Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
2810
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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