Chemical Scientists

£40,671

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

40 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

3.95%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Chemical scientists

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2111

Chemical scientists analyse and research physical aspects of chemical structure and change within substances and develop chemical techniques used in the manufacture or modification of natural substances and processed products.

Common tasks include:

develops experimental procedures, instruments and recording and testing systems;
conducts experiments to identify chemical composition, energy and chemical changes in natural substances and processed materials;
analyses results and experimental data;
tests techniques and processes for reliability under a variety of conditions;
develops procedures for quality control of manufactured products.

Qualifications

Entrants usually possess a degree. Entry may also be possible with an appropriate BTEC/SQA award, an Advanced GNVQ/GSVQ Level III, or other academic qualifications. Further specialist training is provided on the job. Some employers may expect entrants to gain professional qualifications.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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