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Analytical Chemistry. Christina Tsimpiris Lucas Grossman April 15, 2009 Introduction to Chemistry Seminar. Overview. Analytical chemistry involves determining the composition of a substance. Analytical chemists measure the amount of a chemical present in a substance.
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Analytical Chemistry Christina Tsimpiris Lucas Grossman April 15, 2009 Introduction to Chemistry Seminar
Overview • Analytical chemistry involves determining the composition of a substance. • Analytical chemists measure the amount of a chemical present in a substance. • Utilize a variety of equipment in their analysis.
Job Functions & Activities • Analytical chemists develop new analytical techniques. • Perform analysis on samples. • Analyze products to ensure quality. • Report and explain their results.
Employment • Government • Pharmaceutical Industries • Academia • Food Industries • Private Laboratories • Instrument Manufactures
Personal Characteristics • Good record keeping skills. • Computer skills. • Ability to keep up with ever changing instrumentation. • Ability to interpret data. • Communicate effectively.
Job Outlook • Companies are decreasing their lab staff. • Companies now hire short-term. • Analytical chemists with experience using instruments are always in demand.
Education and Training • Bachelor’s degree is a minimum. Many jobs require a master’s degree or higher. • Experience using analytical techniques and instrumentation. • Experience working in a laboratory environment. • Use computer and instrument software.
Websites • http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1188&content_id=CTP_003375&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=056212f4-7e40-4f3d-94d7-c6fdc01d9475 • http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos049.htm • http://www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus/careers/AnalyticalChemist.pdf • http://www.sac.edu/homepages/nguyen_william/analytical%20chemistry.pdf • http://www.acs-analytical.duq.edu/whatisanalyticalchem.html • http://www.chemistryexplained.com/A-Ar/Analytical-Chemistry.html