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Industrial Chemist Courses

Industrial Chemists are scientific professionals who use chemical compounds (and apply chemical theory and processes) to manufacture products on an industrial scale. Their skills can be applied to a wide range of consumer and industrial products including pharmaceutical drugs, paints, textiles, beauty products, plastics, electronics, oils and lubricants, adhesives, food products, furniture, and much more.

As an Industrial Chemist you could be testing the reactive properties of a natural substance when it is exposed to heat, entering manufacturing data into a structured database, writing a report that includes product specifications for the R&D team at a cosmetics manufacturing company, overseeing the production of a sustainable textile, investigating the chemical structure and nutritional benefits of an indigenous food plant, or attending an international conference for Industrial Chemists and manufacturing professionals.

To succeed in this occupation you will need a natural curiosity and desire to understand chemical substances, as well as the ability to transform your ideas into innovative and sustainable products.

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Popular Industrial Chemist Courses

There is one course available for people who want to become an Industrial Chemist.

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Industrial Chemists earn?

There are no clear salary figures for Australian Industrial Chemists at this time. Increase your earning capacity by obtaining post-graduate qualifications in a specialist field (eg, chemical engineering, food technology, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, green energy) and joining a professional organisation such as The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).

What are the job opportunities for Industrial Chemists?

There are no clear employment figures for Industrial Chemists working in Australia right now. They are employed by large corporations and manufacturing companies in viticulture and brewing, food manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, robotics, plastics manufacturing, prosthetics, mining and natural resources, sustainable energy, electronics, pharmaceuticals and medicine, cosmetics, and more.

How do I become an Industrial Chemist?

You can become an Industrial Chemist in Australia with a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) but will have a wider range of employment opportunities by obtaining post-graduate qualifications. The Master of Science (Applied Chemistry), Master of Engineering (Chemical with Business), and Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry) are all excellent choices.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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