About the role
Chemists are science professionals who specialize in chemistry, often with a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in the subject. They work in research, development, and quality control across a variety of industries. Chemists may be employed by universities, private research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, or within the public sector.Responsibilities
Chemists perform experiments, analyze substances, and develop new materials or products. They document and report their findings, and contribute to scientific knowledge through publications and presentations. Responsibilities also include following safety regulations and handling chemicals responsibly.Skills and tools
Chemists need strong analytical skills and a good understanding of chemical processes. They use instruments like spectrophotometers, chromatographs, and mass spectrometers. Knowledge in statistics and data analysis software is also important, as well as the ability to work in teams and communicate results. Common competencies demanded by employers are analytisk kemi, biokemi and organisk kemi.