Chemist Jobs in Bridgeton, MO

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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Research Scientist I

  • INOTIV
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 1 day ago

The Research Scientist I is responsible for conducting bioanalytical laboratory work, including sample preparation, LC-MS/MS analysis, data review, reporting, basic equipment maintenance, and...

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Clinical Lab Scientist

  • SSM Health
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 1 day ago

- California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical...

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Chemist

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  • Hazelwood, MO (2 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hazelwood, MO (2 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 2 days ago

Basic Requirement for the Chemist 1320 Series: Degree : Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented...

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Analytical Development Scientist II

  • Kindeva Drug Delivery
  • Bridgeton, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Bridgeton, MO
  • 4 days ago

chemistry methods....

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Process Development Scientist St. Louis

  • Merck KGaA
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 4 days ago

Lead development studies for purification of therapeutic proteins using MilliporeSigma technologies (sterile filtration, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, viral reduction filtration, chromatography...

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Associate Production Scientist - 1st Shift

  • Merck KGaA
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 5 days ago

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the...

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Senior Scientist - Allergy & Immunology

  • Washington University
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Conduct in vitro experiments using cell culture models and infectious viruses, including viral infection assays, neutralization assays, ELISA-based assays, and immune phenotyping....

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Senior Associate Production Scientist - Rotating Shift

  • Merck KGaA
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the...

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Scientist LC/GC Data Interpretation, Medical Device

  • Eurofins
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 7 days ago

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in analytical testing, operating over 950 labs in 60 countries with 65,000 employees. Job Description Example of a case study: Client is...

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Chemist - Product Support (Bench Chemist/Laboratory)

  • Rust-Oleum
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Title: Chemist - Product Support (Bench Chemist/Laboratory) Location: St....

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QC Scientist II

  • Actalent
  • Berkeley, MO (4 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 13 days ago
  • Berkeley, MO (4 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 13 days ago

Strong foundation in analytical chemistry, quality control, wet chemistry, bioassays, and capillary electrophoresis....

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Analytical Scientist

  • Merck KGaA
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 13 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 13 days ago

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the...

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Scientist I Analytical Chemist

  • Eurofins
  • Saint Charles, MO (6 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (6 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 15 days ago

Develops Liquid Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) methods for ADME/ DMPK applications Develops analytical methods supporting project teams both internally and externally for new assay development...

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Geodetic Earth Scientist

  • National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 16 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 16 days ago

Geodetic Earth Scientists analyze the Earth's gravity and magnetic fields, geophysical structure, material properties, and dynamics for geospatial intelligence and DoD applications. They define...

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Postbaccalaureate Researcher - Physician-Scientist Training Program

  • Washington University
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 19 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Bridgeton, MO)
  • 19 days ago

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary This job profile is intended to be used for full-time participants in the Postbaccalaureate Program in the Physician-Scientist Training Program. It is expected...

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Salary for Chemist Jobs in Bridgeton, MO

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Highest Education Level

Chemists in Bridgeton, MO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.7%
Doctorate Degree
26.3%
Master's Degree
24.7%
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 Bridgeton, MO
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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