Chemist Jobs in Colorado

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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Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for 2.2 million people in the Denver Metro...

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications: Water Quality Chemist I ( $57,532.80-$80,246.40 Annually) Performs laboratory analyses for...

Medical Lab Scientist

  • Lafayette, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, CO
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease....

Pilot Plant Process Engineer

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream...

Senior Software Development Engineer Lead

  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 4 hours ago

Your Opportunity At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the...

Senior Network Development Engineer I

  • Littleton, CO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 4 hours ago

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally,...

Medical Lab Scientist

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 17 hours ago

Location: UCHealth Leprino Building AMC, US:CO:Aurora Department: UCHA Lab Chemistry FTE: Full Time, 0.8, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Evenings Pay: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour. Pay is...

Systems Development Engineer, Servlerless ADC

  • Arvada, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Arvada, CO
  • 1 day ago

Would you like to implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve the world's most complex technical problems? Do you have a deep passion and desire to engineer and operate the world's...

Bioinformatics Applications Scientist III

  • Boulder, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 1 day ago

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applications. Our work is complex and cutting-edge, and our team...

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 in Test (SDET)

  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 1 day ago

Your Opportunity At Schwab, you are empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the...

Quantum Scientist

  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Noblis is seeking Principal Engineers / Quantum Scientists to support the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Aeronautics and Exploration Technology directorates...

Senior Software Development Engineer, SRE (US Federal)

  • Boulder, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 9 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...

System Development Engineer III, Kubernetes/Serverless

  • Englewood, CO
  • 27 days ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 27 days ago

Amazon Web Services is seeking top industry technical experts to grow our team dedicated to expanding our Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) Container and Serverless offerings to government customers. We...

Systems Dev Engineer II, ADC2S

  • Littleton, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Would you like to help implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve the world's most complex technical problems? Do you have a deep passion and desire to engineer and operate the...

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Salary for Chemist Jobs in Colorado

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Chemists in Colorado offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.7%
Doctorate Degree
26.4%
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 Colorado
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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