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Conducts experiments to detect presence of harmful or pathogenic bacteria in water, food supply, or general environment of community and to control or eliminate sources of possible pollution or contagion: makes periodic laboratory counts of bacteria in water supply. Analyzes samples of sewage for harmful micro-organisms and for rate of sludge purification by aerobic bacteria. Examines milk, shellfish, and other food items for micro-organisms constituting menace to public health. Cooperates with hospitals and clinical laboratories in identifying micro-organisms taken from diseased persons to determine presence of bacteria causing contagious or epidemic diseases. May inoculate members of community against contagious diseases.

Microbiologist

Investigates the growth and characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, algae, fungi, or other micro-organisms. Studies relationships between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on micro-organisms; studies micro-organisms related to environmental, agricultural, virology, or immunology. As a specialist, studies growth, structure, development, and general characteristics of bacteria and other micro-organisms. Work requires advanced study in the field of microbiology. Excludes paraprofessional positions.: Isolates and makes cultures of significant bacteria or other micro-organisms in prescribed or standard inhibitory media, controlling factors, such as moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition. Identifies micro-organisms by microscopic examination of physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics. Observes action of micro-organisms upon living tissues of plants, higher animals, and other micro-organisms and on dead organic matter. Makes chemical analyses of substances, such as acids, alcohols, and enzymes, produced by bacteria and other micro-organisms on organic matter. May specialize in study of viruses and rickettsiae. May specialize in a particular material or product field.

Veterinary Microbiologist

Studies biology, ecology, etiology, bacteriology, virology, and immunology of micro-organisms causing diseases in animals: prepares laboratory cultures of micro-organisms taken from body fluids and tissues of diseased animals and identifies them by microscopic examination and bacteriological tests. Tests virulence of pathogenic organisms by observing effects of inoculations on laboratory and other animals. Investigates efficiency of vaccines, antigens, antibiotics, and other materials in prevention, diagnosis, and control of animal diseases. May specialize in bacteria causing animal diseases and be known as veterinary bacteriologist. May specialize in study of viruses and rickettsiae and be known as veterinary virologist. May be required to hold degree of doctor of veterinary medicine.

Chemist

Conducts research, analysis, synthesis, and experimentation on substances, for such purposes as product and process development and application, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and improvement of analytical methodologies. Responsibility level requires a degree in chemistry. Excludes paraprofessional chemists.: Devises new equipment, and develops formulas, processes, and methods for solution of technical problems. Analyzes organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, utilizing such techniques as chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry. Induces changes in composition of substances by introduction of heat, light, energy, and chemical catalysts. Conducts research on manufactured products to develop and improve products. Conducts research into composition, structure, properties, relationships, and reactions of matter. Confers with scientists and engineers regarding research, and prepares technical papers and reports. Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.

Research Chemist

Conducts research, analysis, synthesis, and experimentation on substances, for such purposes as product and process development and application, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and improvement of analytical methodologies.: This position requires a degree in Chemistry and excludes paraprofessional Chemists. Devises new equipment, and develops formulas, processes, and methods for solution of technical problems. Analyzes organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, utilizing such techniques as chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry. Induces changes in composition of substances by introduction of heat, light, energy, and chemical catalysts. Conducts research on manufactured products to develop and improve products. Conducts research into composition, structure, properties, relationships, and reactions of matter. Confers with scientists and engineers regarding research, and prepares technical papers and reports. Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.

Analytical Chemist

Conducts research, analysis, synthesis, and experimentation on substances, for such purposes as product and process development and application, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and improvement of analytical methodologies. Analyses the chemical nature and make-up of substances using a variety of modern analytical techniques, methods, and high technology instrumentation. : Analyzes samples from various sources to provide information on compounds or quantities of compounds present, using analytical techniques and instrumentation, such as gas and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ion chromatography, electrochromatography ,and spectroscopy (infrared and ultraviolet, amongst others). Interprets data and adheres to strict guidelines on documentation when recording data. Reports scientific results and develops new analytical techniques for the analysis of drugs and other chemicals. Confers with scientists and engineers regarding research, and prepares technical papers and reports. Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests. Serves as a liaison with customers, staff, and suppliers. Maintains awareness of and remains up to date with health and safety issues in all aspects of the work undertaken. Senior analysts are likely to be involved in preparing the documentation for product license applications, e.g., with the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) or the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), setting the specifications for finished products and possibly investigating the reaction mechanisms of new molecules. May work in areas as diverse as chemical or forensic analysis, process development, product validation, quality control, toxicology, and drug formulation and development.

Chemist Instrumentation

Conducts chemical analyses of wastewater discharges of industrial users of municipal wastewater treatment plant to determine industrial waste surcharge assessments and to ensure that users meet pollution control requirements: conducts chemical analyses of samples, using special instrumentation, such as gas chromatograph with electron capture, flame ionization, and thermal conductivity detectors, ultraviolet-visible recording spectrophotometer with photometry attachments, and infrared spectrophotometer. Compares findings with industry declared data and legal requirements and notes variations to be used in determining industrial waste surcharge assessments and to regulate industrial waste discharges. Develops new procedures in use of equipment and procedures for analyzing samples. Directs subordinate laboratory personnel in routine tests.

Chemist Wastewater Treatment Plant

Analyzes samples of streams, raw and treated wastewater, sludge, and other byproducts of wastewater treatment process to determine efficiency of plant processes and to ensure that plant effluent meets water pollution control requirements, using standard laboratory equipment: conducts tests for settleable solids, suspended solids, total solids, volatile solids, volatile acids, alkalinity, ph, dissolved oxygen demand, turbidity, and other substances. Initiates changes in laboratory procedures and equipment in order to increase efficiency of laboratory. Directs laboratory personnel in prescribed laboratory techniques and performance of routine tests.

Chemist Water Purification

Analyzes water in purification plant to control chemical processes which soften it or make it suitable for drinking: analyzes samples of filtered water to ensure that quantities of solids left in suspension are below prescribed limits. Determines amounts of liquid chlorine to be used in chlorinators to destroy microbes and other harmful organisms, basing amounts on findings of microbiologist. Determines kinds and amounts of chemicals to be used in removing minerals, acids, salts, and other inorganic compounds from water to soften it. Tests samples extracted from various points in distribution system, such as mains, tanks, pumps, and outlets, to discover possible sources of water contamination.

Plant Chemist Utilities

Performs standardized physical and chemical tests on materials and supplies used throughout power system to ensure compliance with specifications. Most companies prefer a minimum of two years of college chemistry combined with directly related power generation plant experience; however, some companies may accept equivalent education and power generation plant experience combined.: Tests water used in boilers of steam generating plant for alkalinity and silica and phosphate content. Notifies power plant operator or auxiliary equipment operator of amount of chemical additives required to bring water to prescribed level of purity. Tests oil used in circuit breakers for dielectric strength. Ascertains heat resisting qualities of insulating paints and varnishes by coating pieces of sheet metal with paint and varnish and subjecting them to high temperatures. May test coal to determine BTU content by burning coal samples in calorimeter. May determine viscosity index of lubricating oils. May inspect rubber protective equipment, such as aprons, gloves, and blankets for flaws.

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