Chemist
Study and work with substances to create new products.
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- What's it like to be a Chemist?
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- Latest Chemist jobs
- Top skills and experience for Chemists
- Chemist role reviews
What's it like to be a Chemist?
Chemists work in laboratories to test and analyse the properties and behaviours of substances. In manufacturing companies, Chemists are involved in quality control and research and development. Chemists also work with government agencies for standards and measurements, as well as forensic services.
Tasks and duties
- Testing substances.
- Analysing findings.
- Researching new materials.
- Developing new processes, formulations and products.
- Ensuring compliance with government regulations.
- Creating documentation, reports and presentations.
- Preparing cost estimates.
How to become a Chemist
A bachelor degree in chemistry from a college or university recognised by the Malaysian government is required to practise chemistry in Malaysia. In addition, graduates need to be registered with the Institut Kimia Malaysia (Malaysian Institute of Chemistry) or IKM. One year of working experience is required for membership with IKM, except for those who have completed a masters degree or PhD.
- Complete a bachelor degree in chemistry from a college or university recognised by the Malaysian government.
- Gain one year of working experience or complete a masters or doctorate degree in chemistry.
- Apply to the IKM to practise as a Registered Chemist. IKM membership needs to be renewed annually.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Chemist employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Chemistry
ISO 17025
Calibration
Formulation
Research and Development
Chemical Analysis
Quality Control
Laboratory Operations
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Product Development
Laboratory Equipment
Troubleshooting
Analytical Thinking
Laboratory Testing
Chemical Engineering
Method Development
Google Classroom
Investigation
Production Process
Good Laboratory Practice
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Latest Chemist reviews
Dec 2022
Malaysia not paying enough for chemist role
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Chemistry
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsNeed to up to date with pharmacopeia
The challengesMultitasking, managing different level of people, engaging with vendors
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Nov 2022
Expectation vs Reality
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Science
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationEngineering
The good thingsFlexibility and ability to plan and execute it according to my schedule, but of course, based on company's objective and needs. I don't have to travel. I work in regular office hours and inside office...
The challengesOften given a task which is not included in my job description. My task is depending on how sales is performing. Good sales, more order, more production. I don't have exposure to the chemical/analytic...
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