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Chemist
what we do
Everything in the environment, weather naturally occuring or of human design, is composed of chemicals. Chemicals search for and use new knowledge about chemicals to develeope new process or products.
Awesome Facts
You discover new process that could solve the worlds energy crisis, or develope a synthetic fiber that can stop a speeding bullet.
Requirements and skills needed
A bachelors degree in chemistry or a related discipline is the minimum educational requirments, however many research jobs require a masters degree or, more often a pHd.
Personality
Perservence, Curiosity, and the ability to concentrate on detail and to work independently.
Salary
Chemist= $69,760Us Mean Annual wage= $45,230Minimum wage= $15,080
Job growth
More slowly than average (3% to 6%)
Companies that hire in this field
Usually would work in offices and laboratories.