Chemist Jobs in British Columbia

A Chemist in the chemistry industry is primarily engaged in the study and experimentation of substances at the atomic and molecular levels. They examine the various ways in which the chemical substances interact, combine, and change to create various compounds. They are responsible for developing new and improved chemical products, processes, and materials. Chemists also perform quality control tests, prepare technical reports, and conduct research to advance knowledge in the field. Essential skills for this role include analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and strong mathematical capabilities. Proficiency in laboratory techniques and the use of scientific software is also required.

Before becoming a Chemist, one may have roles such as Laboratory Technician, where they would gain experience in handling laboratory equipment, conducting tests, and maintaining a safe work environment. Another possible role is a Research Assistant, providing support for scientific experiments and data collection. These roles provide valuable practical experience and a chance to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting. Important certifications to have would include a degree in Chemistry or a related field, and depending on the specific role, a postgraduate degree may be beneficial. Some positions may also require certification from a recognized professional body like the American Chemical Society (ACS).

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Software Development Engineer, RFE Auto Augmentation

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 3 hours ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 3 hours ago

Want to help modernize thousands of Amazon services through intelligent automation? We create systems that transform how teams build and enhance their services at massive scale We create tools...

As part of the Amazon-wide Amzonian Leadership Experiences team, the Senior Leadership teams mission is to build workforce planning application suite. We develop philosophies, mechanisms and...

Software Development Engineer, AWS Glue

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 hours ago

The Company: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the pioneer and recognized leader in Cloud Computing. Our web services provide a platform for IT infrastructure in-the-cloud that is used by hundreds of...

Software Development Engineer, CloudFront Media & Entertainment

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 hours ago

Do you enjoy watching the latest movies, television shows, or sporting events on your computer, tablet or smartphone? Do you hate waiting for your pages to load or your show to re-buffer? Do you...

Are you excited about the future of GenAI and LLMs? Do you want to work on real-world applications of cutting-edge ML and help share how AI transform our retail and user experience? Join our...

Software Development Engineer II, Wallet Service

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 1 day ago

Are you looking to work on the team that owns one of the largest customer Wallets in the world? Want to drive high scalability services that handle billions of requests per day and serve all...

Software Development Engineer 2 (1 year contract)

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 2 days ago

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products...

Software Development Engineer, eCommerce Foundation

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 2 days ago

Amazons core technology services When customers shop on Amazon.com, they expect a safe, simple, and consistent experience. A large number of systems and services contribute to that experience,...

Software Development Engineer

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 2 days ago

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

Software Development Engineer, S3

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 3 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 3 days ago

Managing trillions of objects in storage, retrieving them in sub-x ms, building software that deploys to tens of thousands of hosts, achieving 99.999999999% (you didnt read that wrong, thats 11...

Software Development Engineer, Blob Encoding And Streaming (BEAST)

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 4 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 4 days ago

Our team is working to modernize and optimize critical parts of S3's data-path. We have launched a re-write of a core library running at S3 scale and are now leveraging that as a foundational...

Software Development Engineer, Brand Protection

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 7 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 7 days ago

Do you enjoy working in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment, solving complex technical problems and delivering innovative solutions using cutting edge Machine Learning at scale? The...

Software Development Engineer, Web Frameworks, Web Frameworks

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 7 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 7 days ago

The Amazon Store Presentation Frameworks organization is seeking a passionate Software Development Engineer for its Web Frameworks team. The Web Frameworks team is chartered with creating Amazons...

Software Development Engineer II, Webflow

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 8 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 8 days ago

Amazon is revolutionizing how customers shop online and we are revolutionizing how Amazon developers develop those online shopping experiences. Come be part of that revolution. Help us build the...

Chemist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Chemist Jobs in British Columbia

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Chemist positions.



Highest Education Level

Chemists in British Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.7%
Doctorate Degree
26.3%
Master's Degree
24.5%
Associate's Degree
1.5%
High School or GED
1.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.7%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chemists in British Columbia
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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