Analytical Chemist

Tests substances to identify their chemical composition, quality and safety using laboratory instruments and scientific methods. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 3 linked programmes across 2 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Analytical Chemist do?

Tests substances to identify their chemical composition, quality and safety using laboratory instruments and scientific methods.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR520 000 p.a.SeniorR800 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Analytical chemistry · EssentialAttention to detail · EssentialData interpretation · EssentialLaboratory instrumentation · EssentialQuality control · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry — Cape Peninsula University of Technology

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY — University of Johannesburg

BIOCHEMISTRY AND CHEMISTRY — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Analytical Chemist do?

Tests substances to identify their chemical composition, quality and safety using laboratory instruments and scientific methods.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Analytical chemistry, Attention to detail, Data interpretation, Laboratory instrumentation, Quality control.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

3 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.