|
|
|
Chemists |
(2112) |
| Chemists conduct research and analysis in support of industrial operations, product and process development, quality control, environmental control, medical diagnosis and treatment, biotechnology and other applications. They also conduct theoretical, experimental and applied research into basic chemical and biochemical processes to create or synthesize new products and processes. Chemists are employed in research, development and quality control laboratories; chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries; mineral, metal and pulp and paper industries as well as in a wide variety of manufacturing, utility, health, educational and government establishments.
|
|
|
| Employment requirements: |
* A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or in a related discipline is required.
* A master's or doctoral degree is usually required for employment as a research chemist.
* Licensing by a provincial association of chemists is compulsory in Quebec, and available but voluntary in Ontario and Alberta.
|
| |
| Occupation Information continued ... |
| Find out which institutions offer Chemists Programs by Province. |
|
CanLearn has qualified online counsellors available to answer your questions about learning possibilities, the employment market and career options. You can search the Online Counsellor archives by typing in your keyword here.
|
|
Occupation and labour market information provided by: |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
