Low to No Risk

10

Moderate Risk

2

High Risk

1

Extreme Risk

0

• 1.5Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
• 1Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
• 2.5Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.
• 0.8Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
• 1.5Direct, coordinate, or advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components or physical properties of materials.
• 2.5Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
• 1.5Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
• 1.8Study effects of various methods of processing, preserving, or packaging on composition or properties of foods.
• 2.2Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
• 1.6Evaluate laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards or to make improvements as needed.

15.4% of Chemists tasks can be automated with AI or robotics