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Job Description

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-2031.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 80,820.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 38.00
Currently, there are 86,660 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Chemists”.

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Tasks for “Oil Expert”

Study effects of various methods of processing, preserving, or packaging on composition or properties of foods.
Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
Evaluate laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards or to make improvements as needed.
Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
Conduct quality control tests.
Direct, coordinate, or advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components or physical properties of materials.
Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.
Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
Purchase laboratory supplies, such as chemicals, when supplies are low or near their expiration date.
Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.

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