Chemist Jobs in Tooele, UT

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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Medical Laboratory Scientist I (FISH analysis)

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk with rotating weekends, typically once a month) 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM (evening shift) Training Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Department:...

Data Scientist, Privacy

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the worlds leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Medical Lab Scientist

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 3 days ago

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. Caregivers in this role...

Medical Laboratory Scientist I

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 3 days ago

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - West Valley City, UT - Tuesday - Saturday 3:30AM-12:00PM Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state-of-the-art laboratory...

Software Development Engineer

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 3 days ago

What you can expect Were growing our App & Strategic Integration team and looking for a Full stack Software Engineer who thrives in building scalable, cloud-native web applications. Youll work...

Remote Work

Toxicologist

  • Taylorsville, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Taylorsville, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries....

Chemist 1

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago

The incumbent needs a broad knowledge of analytical chemistry to perform analysis procedures. Manual dexterity is needed to pipet samples where required....

Senior Site Development Engineer

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 6 days ago

Senior Site Development Engineer Department: Community Infrastructure Employment Type: Full Time Location: Salt Lake City, UT Reporting To: Chris Hansen Compensation: $140,000 - $185,000 / year...

Quality Control Specialist

  • West Valley City, UT (21 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 9 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (21 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 9 days ago

Description There's a reason we've won so many awards for being one of the best companies to work for! We invite you to apply to join our family, and here's what's in it for you: 12 paid holidays...

Branch Quality Control Analyst (Remote- AZ, CO, KS, NM, MO or TX)

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 10 days ago

The **Branch Quality Control Analyst** is responsible for performing independent, quality control reviews of retail branch locations to identify operational and compliance risk within the retail...

Remote Work

PharmaDx Quality Control Specialist III

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 10 days ago

Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Department: PharmaDx - 511 Primary Purpose: The PharmaDx Quality Control Specialist III is a support role for PharmaDx product development...

Environmental Scientist/Biologist

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 10 days ago

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and...

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Specialist I (NYQ) / Technologist Specialist I, Certified (NYQ)

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 11 days ago

Schedule : Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Department : Technical Operations - 398 Primary Purpose : This position provides technical and non-technical support within the laboratory...

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Specialist I/Technologist Specialist I, Certified

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 11 days ago

Schedule : Sunday - Wednesday (40 hrs/wk) 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Department : Molecular Genetics - 653 Primary Purpose : This position provides technical and non-technical support within the laboratory...

Lab Analyst (Swing Shift)

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 11 days ago

Laboratory Analysts conduct testing under supervised conditions in accordance with established procedures. Successful lab analysts are people who enjoy conducting tests following written...

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Salary for Chemist Jobs in Tooele, UT

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Highest Education Level

Chemists in Tooele, UT 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 Tooele, UT
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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