Job Description:

• 1) Conducts research, analysis, synthesis, and experimentation on substances, for such purposes as product and process development and application, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and improvement of analytical methodologies: Devises new equipment, and develops formulas, processes, and methods for solution of technical problems.

• 2) Analyzes organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, utilizing such techniques as chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry.

• 3) Induces changes in composition of substances by introduction of heat, light, energy, and chemical catalysts.

• 4) Conducts research on manufactured products to develop and improve products.

• 5) Conducts research into composition, structure, properties, relationships, and reactions of matter.

• 6) Confers with scientists and engineers regarding research, and prepares technical papers and reports.

• 7) Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.

• 8) May be designated according to chemistry specialty as Chemist, Analytical; Chemist, Inorganic; Chemist, Organic; Chemist Physical.