Formulation Chemist

Average Salary
$56,863
$43,000
$88,000
Degree Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Career Focus

Not all formulas are created equal—formulation requires a blend of both art and science. Formulation chemists study substances that do not react with each other—but have advantageous effects as a mixture; examples include pesticides, fertilizers, paints, cosmetics, etc. These scientists are curious about not only how a formula can be improved chemically, but how it can better serve both farmers’ and consumers’ evolving needs.

Also known as: Research & Development Chemist, Process Chemist, Principal Research Scientist
Equipment Maintenance
Instructing
Mathematics
Monitoring
Operation Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Science
Social Perceptiveness
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Plan and conduct experiments
Oversee formulation throughout biological, marketing, regulatory and production stages
Customize inactive ingredients toward specific products and purposes
Optimize product performance by developing and improving chemical combinations
Determine the long-term stability of products
Assist production by testing and scaling manufacturing methods
Communicate research and findings to key stakeholders

Modern industries provide us with convenience and comfort—but unfortunately there is potential for dangerous waste and pollutants as well. When these pollutants endanger the quality of our air, soil and water, environmental engineers strive to solve these pressing issues and improve conditions. They work to advance issues like waste disposal, unsafe drinking water, recycling and sustainability.

Also known as: Air Pollution Control Engineer, Environmental Analyst, Environmental Remediation Specialist, Global Director Air and Climate Change, Hazardous Substances Engineer, Regulatory Environmental Compliance Manager, Sanitary Engineer
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Personnel Management
Mathematics
Monitoring
Negotiation
Persuasion
Science
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Analyze scientific data to determine the environmental impact of human activities
Design environmental protection projects
Advise industrial project stakeholders how to comply with environmental regulations
Collaborate and communicate with government and regulatory agencies
Provide technical support for contamination clean-up
Prepare and review environmental investigation reports
Create and update plans and standard operating procedures
Obtain necessary project permits

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