About the Job

NOC: 2112
Occupation: Chemists
Category: Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations

Nature Of Work:

Chemists conduct research to support industrial operations, product and process development, quality control, environmental control, medical diagnosis and treatment, biotechnology, and other applications. They may analyze, purify, and modify compounds and ensure quality control of materials and products. Other chemists investigate chemical aspects of medical treatments for diseases.

Improvements in instrumentation have made it possible to look at biological processes at the molecular level. This has opened the doors of physiology and medicine to techniques of chemistry such as nuclear magnetic resonance imaging.

Skills:

To work in this field, you must be comfortable working with delicate instruments and apparatus. The ability to concentrate on detail and to work independently is essential. You should be persistent, curious, precise, and accurate in your work. Both oral and written communication skills are important. Computer experience would also be helpful.

Other Considerations:

There are no significant seasonal patterns of unemployment in these occupations. Continued diversification of the manufacturing sector in Nova Scotia may generate some job opportunities for workers with the appropriate skills.