Associate Chemist Jobs in Virginia

An Associate Chemist plays a vital role in the chemistry industry, conducting a wide range of laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to support research and development works. They are responsible for preparing test solutions, compounds, and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests. They also analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine their chemical and physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, and reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry techniques. Important skills for this role include analytical skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Before becoming an Associate Chemist, an individual may have previously held roles such as Laboratory Technician, Research Assistant, or Quality Control Analyst. These roles provide a solid foundation in laboratory procedures, data analysis, and quality control, which are crucial for a successful career as an Associate Chemist. In terms of certifications, a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field is typically required. Furthermore, a certification from a recognized body, such as the American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified Chemist designation, can boost career prospects.

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Associate Scientist Program Management and Principal Investigator Support

  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 hours ago

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Office, Standing for full shift Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific, youll discover...

Postdoctoral Associate/Senior Research Associate - Physics

  • Blacksburg, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Blacksburg, VA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description We invite applications for postdoctoral associate or research associate positions in theoretical Quantum Information Science in the Physics Department of Virginia Tech. The focus...

Postdoctoral Research Associate-Smart City Testbed

  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University, seek candidates to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate- Smart...

Research Associate, The Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 3 days ago

The Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC) is currently seeking a Research Associate to investigate the role of ion channel networks in vascular health and disease within the...

As part of an ongoing commitment to diversifying our programs, the professoriate, and the research workforce, the School of Nursing at the University of Virginia seeks applications for a Mellon...

Business Development Research Associate

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 3 days ago

The Business Development (BD) Research Associate works closely with and provides support across various business entity leadership. He/she works with the Business Development and Proposal teams by...

Postdoc Research Associate, Genome Sciences

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 5 days ago

Current ongoing projects include: statistical modeling and advanced machine learning/AI method development for predicting transcriptional regulation from multi-omics data; computational method development...

Post Doctoral Research Associate

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 5 days ago

The Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) is seeking applications for a qualified postdoctoral research associate to work under the mentorship of Dr. Julie Cohen on a...

Research Associate

  • Arlington, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 6 days ago

About Sands Capital: We are an active, long-term investor in leading innovative businesses globally. Our approach combines analytical rigor and creative thinking to identify high-quality growth...

Associate Research Scientist - Flow Cytometry

  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description At...

Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Blacksburg, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Blacksburg, VA
  • 7 days ago

Job Description The successful candidate will closely work with Dr. Zhiwu (Drew) Wang on delivering both federal and industrial projects on the topics of arrested anaerobic digestion, volatile...

Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 7 days ago

The University of Virginia (UVA) seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the laboratory of Bon Trinh. Ph.D., Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Pathology and UVA Comprehensive Cancer...

Clinical Research Associate

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 10 days ago

Clinical Research Associate - Cambridge, MA** An opportunity to be a part of business-critical projects within the Hospital Patient Monitoring Clinical Operations team- responsible for monitoring...

Research Associate, Cope Lab

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 11 days ago

Dr. Elise Cope's Lab (copelab.org) in the Department of Neuroscience and the Center of Brain Immunology and Glia (BIG) at the University of Virginia is seeking to hire a motivated Postdoctoral...

Research Associate - Part-Time (Chemistry Department)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 days ago

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Associate to join our research team. The successful candidate will focus on the development of single-atom catalysts for the synthesis of...

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Salary for Associate Chemist Jobs in Virginia

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Highest Education Level

Associate Chemists in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.3%
Master's Degree
26.2%
Doctorate Degree
24.5%
Associate's Degree
1.5%
High School or GED
0.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.5%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Associate Chemists in Virginia
None
32.8%
Less than 1 year
18.1%
1-2 years
16.9%
4-6 years
11.4%
6-8 years
7.8%
2-4 years
7.0%
10+ years
6.0%


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