Description
Research and create new chemicals and plastics used in the production of a variety of goods such as pharmaceuticals, textile, building materials and household products.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 4 occupations
- Total: 6 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- ChemistChemists perform laboratory research by testing and analysing the chemical structure of substances.They translate the research results into industrial production processes which ar…
- Chemical application specialistChemical application specialists develop chemical products according to the needs and expectations of the clients. They conduct the development of formulas and processes of formula…
Optional for
- Materials engineerMaterials engineers research and design new or improved materials for a diverse number of applications. They analyse the composition of materials, conduct experiments, and develop …
- Chemistry technicianChemistry technicians monitor chemical processes and conduct tests to analyse chemical substances for manufacturing or scientific purposes. They work in laboratories or production …
- NanoengineerNanoengineers combine the scientific knowledge of atomic and molecular particles with engineering principles for applications in a varied array of fields. They apply findings in ch…
- Chemical engineerA Chemical Engineer is a professional who applies principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering to design, develop, and optimize processes for producing chemicals,…
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Last updated on February 18, 2026