Chemist

Studies substances and chemical reactions, performing laboratory tests to develop products, verify quality or support research. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Chemist do?

Studies substances and chemical reactions, performing laboratory tests to develop products, verify quality or support research.

Demand level: Medium

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR270 000 p.a.Mid-levelR480 000 p.a.SeniorR780 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

Chemistry · EssentialLaboratory testing · EssentialSafety compliance · EssentialData analysis · ImportantQuality control · Important
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Programmes linked to this career

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CHEMISTRY AND MATHEMATICS — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Chemist do?

Studies substances and chemical reactions, performing laboratory tests to develop products, verify quality or support research.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Chemistry, Laboratory testing, Safety compliance, Data analysis, 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?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.