Chemists
SOC Code: 19-2031
Chemistss develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 84.4/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Science, Reading Comprehension, Writing.
AI-Proof Score: 84.4 — Very High
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Median Salary
$84,150
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Job Growth
4.9%
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Training Time
Considerable preparation (2-4 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 4 / 5
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Training Cost
~$40,000
Key Skills
- •Science
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Writing
- •Mathematics
- •Active Learning
- •Critical Thinking
- •Complex Problem Solving
- •Speaking
Common Tasks
- ✓Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
- ✓Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
- ✓Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
- ✓Conduct quality control tests.
- ✓Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation