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.

Alternative Labels

thin layer chromatographer

gas chromatographer

chromatography machine operative

ion-exchange chromatographer

liquid chromatographer

mass spectrometry specialist

LC-MS specialist

chromatographer

chromatography machine operator

mass spectrometry technician

gel permeation chromatographer

chromatography technician

high performance liquid chromatographer

chromatography machine technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

contact scientists operate scientific measuring equipment transfer chemicals use chemical analysis equipment apply safety procedures in laboratory handling chemical products for soil and plants monitor chemical process condition manage chemical testing procedures manage chemical processes inspection regulate chemical reaction perform laboratory tests work with chemicals perform chemical experiments follow laboratory manuals apply scientific methods apply liquid chromatography mix chemicals use chromatography software prepare chemical samples test chemical samples calibrate laboratory equipment document analysis results improve chemical processes handle chemicals

Essential Knowledge

laboratory techniques high-performance liquid chromatography gel permeation chromatography laboratory-based sciences health and safety regulations chemical processes chemical products

Optional Skills and Competences

create project specifications keep up to date on product knowledge apply organisational techniques assist scientific research develop scientific research protocols keep up-to-date with regulations archive scientific documentation train employees develop scientific theories use microsoft office write scientific publications maintain chromotography machinery

Optional Knowledge

mass spectrometry project management principles

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8a87e8b3-aecf-48a7-9837-4e022c3b9bb9

Status

released

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