Adelaide

Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemists are scientific professionals who analyse the properties and behaviour of different chemical substances and compounds, especially in the areas of drug and vaccine development, biomedicines, food manufacturing, and industrial technologies. They mostly work in laboratories and can also apply their skills to drug screening, forensic analysis, toxicology, and environmental science.

As an Analytical Chemist you could be selecting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) before beginning a new experiment, preparing a water sample for testing, writing a report on the chemical compounds present in a screening sample, presenting a set of scientific results to a team of environmental scientists, reading a research report before attending an international conference, or just putting away an order for chemical products in the correct storage cabinets.

Analytical Chemists spend most of their working days in the laboratory and at a computer desk, analysing data and writing reports. To succeed in this occupation you will need focused attention, a commitment to accuracy and data integrity, and the ability to create meaningful reports and recommendations from your research and laboratory work.

Future demand Low
Average yearly income $83,460
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a analytical chemist?

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Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Chemistry)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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