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	Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Chemists and Materials Scientists

A bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related discipline is the minimum educational requirement; however, many research jobs require a master's degree or a Ph.D. Job growth will occur in professional, scientific, and technical services firms as manufacturing companies continue to outsource their research and development and testing operations to these smaller, specialized firms. New chemists at all levels may experience competition for jobs, particularly in declining chemical manufacturing industries; graduates with a master's degree, and particularly those with a Ph.D., will enjoy better opportunities at larger pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Chemists
Scientific Research and Development Services	16,540
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing	13,960
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	9,730
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	5,760
Basic Chemical Manufacturing	3,600
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	3,470
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	2,410
Management of Companies and Enterprises	2,090
Employment Services	2,020
Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing	1,990

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