Analytical Chemist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Analytical Chemist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Using a range of software, techniques and equipment to carry out research and analysis
Analyzing and interpreting data
Making sure that data is accurately recorded in accordance to guidelines
Reporting/presenting results
Ensuring that health and safety issues are adhered to
Preparing product licence documentation
Developing new analytical methods.
Keeping up to date with scientific and technical developments
Writing research papers, reports, reviews and summaries
Liaising with customers, suppliers and research/scientific staff

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Analytical Chemist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Analytical Chemist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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