Scientist Jobs in British Columbia

A Scientist in the chemistry industry is a professional who conducts rigorous experiments, studies, and research to further knowledge about the composition, structure, and properties of substances. They play a crucial role in discovering and developing new medicines, materials, products, or processes for manufacturing. Key tasks include creating and testing hypotheses, analyzing data, writing reports, and presenting findings. Essential skills for a Chemistry Scientist include analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and proficiency in using sophisticated laboratory equipment and software tools. They should also have excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively share their research findings.

Chemistry Scientists should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field, although many positions require a Master's degree or PhD. Certifications, such as Certified Chemist or Certified Professional Chemist, can further enhance their credibility in the field. Individuals aspiring to become a Scientist in the chemistry industry often start their careers in roles such as Laboratory Assistant, where they gain hands-on experience with laboratory procedures and equipment, or Research Assistant, where they contribute to scientific studies under the guidance of experienced researchers. Some may also work as a Chemical Technician, performing routine chemical tests and assisting with research projects.

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Software Development Engineer, Brand Protection

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 1 day 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 2 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 3 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...

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Tax Services

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

Would you like to work on one of the world's largest transactional distributed systems? How about working with customers and peers from the entire range of Amazon's business on cool new features?...

Software Development Engineer II, Tarian

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

The Tarian team, part of Amazon's BuilderWorks organization, aids Amazon service teams in creating, managing, and executing workflows for control plane processes. Our services help teams define...

System Development Engineer, Network Telemetry Engineering, GCNA

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 5 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 5 days ago

Youll join a diverse organization which consists of software engineers, network engineers, data engineers, scientists, and software managers....

Software Development Engineer, VPC Lattice

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 5 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 5 days ago

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations from foundational services such as Amazons Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new...

Software Development Engineer II, Amazon

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 5 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 5 days ago

Would you like to be part of a team responsible for billions of dollars in global money movement? Join the Amazon Currency Converter team within Global Payments, where we're shaping the global...

Software Development Engineer, PrivateLink & VPC Lattice

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

EC2 Networking has been one of the foundational service that has allowed customers to move to the cloud. We manage the traffic flowing through one of the largest networks in the industry, managing...

Geophysical Data Scientist

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 9 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 9 days ago

The Role We are seeking a Geophysical Data Scientist who will advance analysis, modeling, and interpretation of geophysical data to advance Ideons subsurface imaging technology....

How would you like to impact millions of customers around the world? This is a rare opportunity to build a core part of Pricing Customer Experience and Trust with a team undergoing rapid...

Intermediate Research & Development Engineer

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 10 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 10 days ago

Reporting to our Principal Research Scientist, you are responsible for developing high-performance technologies that integrate mechanical, electrical, and fluidic systems under demanding physical constraints...

Senior Software Development Engineer - Workday Help

  • Victoria, BC
  • 11 days ago
  • Victoria, BC
  • 11 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...

Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack)

  • Delta, BC
  • 12 days ago
  • Delta, BC
  • 12 days ago

Clean Harbors in Delta, BC is seeking a Clean Pack Chemist to join their safety conscious team! This role will be primarily responsible for assisting with daily lab packs and household hazardous...

Cheminformatics Scientist

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 12 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 12 days ago

The NANM Cheminformatics Scientist is responsible for developing and running a high throughput screening and data analytics tool....

Scientist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Data Scientist Nanodegree Program
What if you could recommend the perfect movie, predict housing prices to guide smart investments, or anticipate healthcare outcomes like diabetes and breast cancer? These are just a few of the...
Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers 2
This course covers key topics in the use of quantum mechanics in many modern applications in science and technology, introduces core advanced concepts such as spin, identical particles, the...
Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers 1
This 9 week course aims to teach quantum mechanics to anyone with a reasonable college-level understanding of physical science or engineering. Quantum mechanics was once mostly of interest to...

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Salary for Scientist Jobs in British Columbia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Scientists 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 Scientists 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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