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Occupational Description

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Exclude "Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers" (19-2042) and "Biochemists and Biophysicists" (19-1021).

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Employment Outlook for Chemists

Statewide Employment Analysis	2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average. Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

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Current Job Openings for Chemists There are 5 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 5 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Chemist	2/1/10	Portland	$13.00/hr to $15.00/hr DOE
Quality Chemist	1/14/10	Halsey
Principal Scientist - Analytical Chemist	12/17/09	Eugene
Senior Scientist	12/16/09	Eugene
Analytical Chemist	12/4/09	Salem	$14.00/hr to $16.00/hr DOE

State of Oregon License Information for Chemists No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for Chemists

Region	---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th
Oregon Statewide	$15.63	$18.55	$24.55	$31.76	$42.85	$26.55	$55,219
Multnomah / Washington	16.67	18.63	23.33	30.87	44.82	26.75	55,642
Lane	13.29	15.85	23.38	28.91	34.76	23.63	49,169
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	14.89	18.99	29.29	34.23	40.22	28.01	58,262
Morrow / Umatilla	22.25	25.21	30.22	36.51	40.98	30.87	64,203
Clackamas	17.14	18.59	20.98	25.41	29.45	22.07	45,901

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Regional Employment Projections for Chemists

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
	2006	2016			Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	590	653	63	10.7%	6	20	27
Multnomah / Washington	209	235	26	12.4%	3	7	10
Lane	78	90	12	15.4%	1	3	4
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	73	85	12	16.4%	1	3	4
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	57	73	16	28.1%	2	2	4
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	56	61	5	8.9%	1	2	2
Clackamas	32	42	10	31.2%	1	1	2
Jackson / Josephine	23	26	3	13.0%	0	1	1
Morrow / Umatilla	23	39	16	69.6%	2	1	3
Douglas	7	9	2	28.6%	0	0	1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	5	5	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Klamath / Lake	3	3	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Baker / Union / Wallowa	2	2	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	0	4	4	NA	0	0	1
Grant / Harney / Malheur	0	3	3	NA	0	0	0

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Industries of Employment for Chemists

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2006 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	590
Total, All Industries	Private	524
Manufacturing	Private	222
Paper Manufacturing	Private	10
Chemical Manufacturing	Private	164
Basic Chemical Manufacturing	Private	35
Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing	Private	19
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing	Private	20
Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing	Private	59
Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing	Private	24
Primary Metal Manufacturing	Private	20
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing	Private	15
Wholesale Trade	Private	34
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	Private	29
Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers	Private	29
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	Private	242
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	Private	104
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	Private	22
Scientific Research and Development Services	Private	116
Management of Companies and Enterprises	Private	14
Total, All Industries	Federal	18
Federal Government (Non-Postal)	Federal	18
Total, All Industries	State	39
Public Administration	State	35
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs	State	23
Administration of Economic Programs	State	12

Educational Requirements for Chemists Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Skills for Chemists

• Analyze And Interpret Chemical Experimental Data
• Analyze Theoretical, Observational And Experimental Data
• Apply Basic Chemistry
• Apply Biochemistry Theory
• Apply Chemical Laboratory Tests
• Apply Chemistry Theory
• Apply Linear Algebra
• Apply Macro-Molecular Chemistry Principles
• Apply Oxidation Theory
• Apply Polymerization Principles
• Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
• Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
• Apply Statistical Methods
• Compile Data
• Conduct Chemical Analyses
• Conduct Investigations And Research
• Conduct Laboratory Research
• Conduct Qualitative Analysis
• Conduct Quantitative Analysis
• Design Chemical Plant Equipment
• Design Tables Depicting Data
• Develop And Revise Databases
• Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
• Make Presentations
• Prepare Chemical Processing Instructions
• Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
• Present Technical Papers And Research Results
• Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
• Supervise Chemical Research Projects
• Understand Properties Of Gases And Liquids In Production, Processing And Manufacturing
• Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
• Use Algebra
• Use Calculus
• Use Engineering Fundamentals In Chemical Research
• Use Graphic Design Software To Model Chemical And Molecular Structures
• Use Molecular Design Principles
• Use On-Line Search Techniques
• Use Physical Science Research Techniques
• Use Quantitative Research Methods
• Write Grant Proposals
• Write Technical Papers From Original Research

Schools and Training Providers for Chemists The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

• Chemistry, General
• Chemistry, Other

Eastern Oregon University One University Blvd La Grande, OR 97850 Phone: (541) 962-3672 Programs of Training: Chemistry, General	Southern Oregon University 1250 Siskiyou Blvd Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: (541) 552-7672 Programs of Training: Chemistry, General	Linfield College 900 SE Baker McMinnville, OR 97128 Phone: (503) 883-2200 Programs of Training: Chemistry, General
Linn-Benton Community College 6500 Pacific Blvd SW Albany, OR 97321 Phone: (541) 917-4999 Programs of Training: Chemistry, General	Western Oregon University 345 N Monmouth Ave Monmouth, OR 97361 Phone: (503) 838-8000 Programs of Training: Chemistry, General	George Fox University 414 N Meridian St Newberg, OR 97132 Phone: (503) 538-8383 Programs of Training: Chemistry, General
University of Portland 5000 N Willamette Blvd Portland, OR 97203 Phone: (503) 943-7911 Programs of Training: Chemistry, Other Chemistry, General	Concordia University 2811 NE Holman Street Portland, OR 97211 Phone: (503) 288-9371 Programs of Training: Chemistry, General	Portland State University 724 SW Harrison Portland, OR 97201 Phone: (503) 725-4433 Programs of Training: Chemistry, General
Pacific University 2043 College Way Forest Grove, OR 97116 Phone: (503) 352-3174 Programs of Training: Chemistry, General	Oregon State University 104 Kerr Administration Bldg. Corvallis, OR 97331 Phone: (541) 737-0123 Programs of Training: Chemistry, General	Lewis & Clark College 0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd Portland, OR 97219 Phone: (503) 768-7000 Programs of Training: Chemistry, General
University of Oregon 110 Johnson Hall Eugene, OR 97403 Phone: (541) 346-3014 Programs of Training: Chemistry, General	Willamette University 900 State St Salem, OR 97301 Phone: (503) 370-6300 Programs of Training: Chemistry, General	Reed College 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland, OR 97202 Phone: (503) 771-1112 Programs of Training: Chemistry, General

Career Pathway Roadmaps for Chemists No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.

Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Chemists matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.

Occupation	Skill Overlap
Materials Scientists	55%
Chemical Technicians	52%
Microbiologists	51%
Biochemists And Biophysicists	50%
Life Scientists, All Other	46%
Food Scientists And Technologists	45%
Biological Scientists, All Other	44%
Physicists	43%
Zoologists And Wildlife Biologists	42%
Physical Scientists, All Other	42%