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Updated: 05/22/2013
Analytical Chemist:
Plans and conducts research, analysis, synthesis, and experimentation on substances, for such purposes as product and process development and application, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and improvement of analytical methodologies. Analyses the chemical nature and make-up of substances using a variety... [+] More
Analytical Chemist:
Plans and conducts research, analysis, synthesis, and experimentation on substances, for such purposes as product and process development and application, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and improvement of analytical methodologies. Analyses the chemical nature and make-up of substances using a variety of modern analytical techniques, methods, and high technology instrumentation.
Analyzes samples from various sources to provide information on compounds or quantities of compounds present, using analytical techniques and instrumentation, such as gas and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ion chromatography, electrochromatography ,and spectroscopy (infrared and ultraviolet, amongst others). Interprets data and adheres to strict guidelines on documentation when recording data. Reports scientific results and develops new analytical techniques for the analysis of drugs and other chemicals. Confers with scientists and engineers regarding research, and prepares technical papers and reports. Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests. Serves as a liaison with customers, staff, and suppliers. Maintains awareness of and remains up to date with health and safety issues in all aspects of the work undertaken. Senior analysts are likely to be involved in preparing the documentation for product license applications, e.g., with the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) or the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), setting the specifications for finished products and possibly investigating the reaction mechanisms of new molecules. May work in areas as diverse as chemical or forensic analysis, process development, product validation, quality control, toxicology, and drug formulation and development. (Source: eDOT Job Description) [-] Less
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A renter's cost of living for someone making $51,077 in Alamosa, Colorado is 99.7% of the US National Average. For more information, or to compare cost of living data between two cities, click here.
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