Becoming a Chemist in Queensland

About this role

Chemists study the chemical and physical properties of substances, and develop and monitor chemical processes and production.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Chemist include:

• conducts experiments and tests to identify the chemical composition and reactive properties of natural substances and processed materials
• analyses and conducts research to develop theories, techniques and processes, and tests the reliability of outcomes under different conditions
• develops practical applications of experimental and research findings.