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Chemists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
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This source lists 12 tasks, including 12 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2023.
12 tasks shown
Core · Task 1506 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
Core · Task 1505 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
Core · Task 1510 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
Core · Task 18475 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Conduct quality control tests.
Core · Task 1511 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
Core · Task 18474 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
Core · Task 1513 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
Core · Task 1507 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.
Core · Task 1508 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
Core · Task 20388 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Evaluate laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards or to make improvements as needed.
Core · Task 1509 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Direct, coordinate, or advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components or physical properties of materials.
Core · Task 20389 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Purchase laboratory supplies, such as chemicals, when supplies are low or near their expiration date.
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