chromatographer

Description

Chromatographers apply the corresponding chromatography techniques (such as gas, liquid or ion exchange techniques) to identify and analyse samples' chemical compounds. They calibrate and maintain the chromatography machinery and prepare the equipment and solutions. Chromatographers may also develop and apply new chromatography methods according to samples and chemical compounds that need to be analysed.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

chemical processes high-performance liquid chromatography solid phase microextraction gel permeation chromatography laboratory-based sciences oxidation laboratory techniques health and safety regulations chemical products computational chemistry mass spectrometry project management principles

Practical Skills

follow laboratory manuals apply safety procedures in laboratory perform laboratory tests handle chemicals apply scientific methods prepare chemical samples document analysis results use chemical analysis equipment regulate chemical reaction handling chemical products for soil and plants monitor chemical process condition apply liquid chromatography manage chemical processes inspection transfer chemicals mix chemicals improve chemical processes work with chemicals use chromatography software contact scientists perform chemical experiments manage chemical testing procedures calibrate laboratory equipment operate scientific measuring equipment test chemical samples train employees develop scientific theories create project specifications keep up-to-date with regulations use microsoft office archive scientific documentation apply organisational techniques keep up to date on product knowledge develop scientific research protocols maintain chromotography machinery write scientific publications assist scientific research