# Tasks & work activities — analytical chemist

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-2031.00 (Chemists) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2113; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

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

## Detailed work activities

- Analyze chemical compounds or substances.
- Analyze operational or research data.
- Analyze test or performance data to assess equipment operation.
- Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
- Develop new or advanced products or production methods.
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Establish standards for products, processes, or procedures.
- Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
- Manage scientific or technical project resources.
- Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
- Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
- Test quality of materials or finished products.