Chromatographer
Code 3111.1.1
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- laboratory-based sciences
- gel permeation chromatography
- high-performance liquid chromatography
- health and safety regulations
- chemical processes
- chemical products
- laboratory techniques
Skills and competences
- test chemical samples
- apply liquid chromatography
- apply scientific methods
- apply safety procedures in laboratory
- calibrate laboratory equipment
- contact scientists
- monitor chemical process condition
- manage chemical processes inspection
- manage chemical testing procedures
- perform laboratory tests
- handle chemicals
- handling chemical products for soil and plants
- improve chemical processes
- mix chemicals
- prepare chemical samples
- perform chemical experiments
- regulate chemical reaction
- follow laboratory manuals
- work with chemicals
- transfer chemicals
- use chemical analysis equipment
- use chromatography software
Transversal competences
- document analysis results
- operate scientific measuring equipment
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