Profession chromatographer

Chromatographers apply the corresponding chromatography techniques (such as gas, liquid or ion exchange techniques) to identify and analyse samples' chemical compounds. They calibrate and maintain the chromatography machinery and prepare the equipment and solutions. Chromatographers may also develop and apply new chromatography methods according to samples and chemical compounds that need to be analysed.

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Personality Type

• Investigative / Realistic
• Realistic / Investigative

Knowledge

• Gel permeation chromatography

  Polymer analysis technique which separates the analytes on the basis of their weight.

• Health and safety regulations

  Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.

• High-performance liquid chromatography

  Analytic chemistry technique used to identify and quantify the components of a mixture.

• Chemical processes

  The relevant chemical processes used in manufacture, such as purification, seperation, emulgation and dispergation processing.

• Laboratory-based sciences

  Laboratory based sciences such as biology, chemistry, physics, integrated science or advanced laboratory science.

• Chemical products

  The offered chemical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

• Laboratory techniques

  Techniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.

Skills

• Manage chemical testing procedures

  Manage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.

• Apply scientific methods

  Apply scientific methods and techniques to investigate phenomena, by acquiring new knowledge or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

• Calibrate laboratory equipment

  Calibrate laboratory equipment by comparing between measurements: one of known magnitude or correctness, made with a trusted device and a second measurement from another piece of laboratory equipment. Make the measurements in as similar a way as possible.

• Mix chemicals

  Mix chemical substances safely according to recipe, using the proper dosages.

• Perform laboratory tests

  Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.

• Contact scientists

  Listen, reply, and establish a fluid communication relationship with scientists in order to extrapolate their findings and information into a varied array of applications including business and industry.

• Test chemical samples

  Perform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials. Chemical sample testing involves operations such as pipetting or diluting schemes.

• Use chromatography software

  Use the chromatography data system software which collects and analyses the chromatography detectors results.

• Document analysis results

  Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.

• Use chemical analysis equipment

  Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.

• Monitor chemical process condition

  Monitor the conformity of the chemical process, checking all indicators or warning signals provided by the instruments such as recording instruments, flowmeters and panel lights.

• Regulate chemical reaction

  Regulate the reaction by adjusting the steam and coolant valves so that the reaction is within the specified limits for explosion prevention.

• Improve chemical processes

  Collect data required to make improvements or modifications to chemical processes. Develop new industrial processes, design new process plants/equipment or modify existing ones.

• Prepare chemical samples

  Prepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications.

• Operate scientific measuring equipment

  Operate devices, machinery, and equipment designed for scientific measurement. Scientific equipment consists of specialised measuring instruments refined to facilitate the acquisition of data.

• Transfer chemicals

  Transfer the chemical mixture from the mixing tank to the storage tank by turning on the valves.

• Apply safety procedures in laboratory

  Make sure that laboratory equipment is used in a safe manner and the handling of samples and specimens is correct. Work to ensure the validity of results obtained in research.

• Handle chemical products for soil and plants

  Handle chemical products for soil and plants includes cleaning the equipment used for spreading and spraying, mixing of chemicals, preparing pesticides and herbicides for spraying, preparing fertilisers for spreading.

• Perform chemical experiments

  Perform chemical experiments with the aim of testing various products and substances in order to draw conclusions in terms of product viability and replicability.

• Follow laboratory manuals

  Follow laboratory manuals, documents with industry jargon, phrases and diagrams, allowing a quality controller to easily read and interpret these documents.

• Manage chemical processes inspection

  Manage the chemical in-process inspection, making sure the inspection results are documented, the inspection procedures are well written and the checklists are updated.

• Work with chemicals

  Handle chemicals and select specific ones for certain processes. Be aware of the reactions which arise from combining them.

• Apply liquid chromatography

  Apply the knowledge of polymer characterization and liquid chromatography in the development of new products.

• Handle chemicals

  Safely handle industrial chemicals; use them efficiently and ensure that no harm is done to the environment.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB