Chemistry Career Project by Samriddhi X Sangraula

Chemistry Career Project by Samriddhi X Sangraula https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e The life of a Analytical Chemist en-us 2017-05-14 20:36:55 UTC 2017-05-15 01:09:06 UTC hello@padlet.com Analytical Chemist sxs3121 https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171705499 2017-05-14 20:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171705499 What do they do? sxs3121 https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171706352 Analytical chemistry is the science of obtaining, processing, and communicating information about the composition and structure of matter. In other words, it is the art and science of determining what matter is and how much of it exists. Analytical chemists are generally involved with making measurements by using sophisticated state-of-the-art computer controlled instrumentation in government laboratories and laboratories in all areas of the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries.]]> 2017-05-14 21:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171706352 Where should I study? sxs3121 https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171708420 Illinois Institute of Technology
| Chicago, IL |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
| West Chester, PA |
Iowa State University
| Ames, IA |
North Central College
| Naperville, IL |
Governors State University
| University Park, IL | ]]> 2017-05-14 21:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171708420 Izaak Kolthoff sxs3121 https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171709652 Izaak Maurits Kolthoff was a pioneer in analytical chemistry whose research led to the improvement of synthetic rubber during World War II. During and after the war, Kolthoff played a role in relocating European scientists who were persecuted by Nazis to U.S. institutions through a program led by the Rockefeller Foundation. He corresponded with influential science and political leaders including Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Linus Pauling, and Hubert Humphrey in efforts to promote world peace, oppose nuclear weapons testing, and engage in other social concerns of the time.]]> 2017-05-14 21:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171709652 Pay Range $$ sxs3121 https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171711403 The salary of an analytical chemist varies from $39,626 - $87,343. In average, an analytical chemist earns $55,741.]]> 2017-05-14 22:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171711403 Required Education sxs3121 https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171711872 Bachelor's degree in chemistry for entry-level; master's or doctoral degree for research positions.]]> 2017-05-14 22:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171711872 Where will I work? sxs3121 https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171712366 Analytical Chemist usually work in a lab. Being a analytical Chemist will require to do research and apply the knowledge. ]]> 2017-05-14 22:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171712366 Why am I interested sxs3121 https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171719250 I love solving problems and encountering challenging situations, therefore, I am interested i this job. I found this job when I was researching one day. I want to be the first in my family to be an analytical chemist.]]> 2017-05-15 00:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171719250 3 Positives and 3 Negatives sxs3121 https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171721147 Positives:
- This is not a monotonous job but rather, you encounter a different problem every time
- You can research and learn more about analytical chemistry
- You can even discover something new and contribute to the field of chemistry

Negatives:
- Pay is relatively low
- The task takes a long time
- The clients have different expectations (they believe that you know everything regarding Chemistry)

I anticipate a change in the salary in future; the salary will be higher that today's.]]> 2017-05-15 00:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171721147 Sources sxs3121 https://padlet.com/sxs3121/zeo2qb6w1q8e/wish/171723191

https://chem.libretexts.org/Textbook_Maps/Analytical_Chemistry_Textbook_Maps/Map%3A_Analytical_Chemistry_2.0_(Harvey)/01%3A_Introduction_to_Analytical_Chemistry/1.1%3A_What_is_Analytical_Chemistry%3F

https://www.mymajors.com/career/analytical-chemist/education/

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