Chemists perform laboratory research by testing and analysing the chemical structure of substances.They translate the research results into industrial production processes which are further used in the development or improvement of products. Chemists are also testing the quality of the manufactured products and their environmental impact.
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The process of creating chemical products that diminish or cancel the negative impact on the environment caused by the use of hazardous substances. It follows all the phases of chemical product generation from the design to the manufacturing and its disposal.
Oxidation and reduction are chemical processes characterised in terms of oxygen, hydrogen or electrons transfer that occurs during a reaction between a molecule, atom or ion.
The scientific field that focuses on investigating and measuring spectra that are produced through electromagnetic radiation either in the form of materials interaction with radiations or their emission.
Instruments and methods used to separate, identify and quantify matter-the chemical components of natural and artificial materials and solutions.
The chemistry of substances that do not contain hydrocarbon radicals.
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.
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
The medium of informing the scientific community, including academic researchers, about the results of scientific research. It constitutes a permanent and cumulative collection of all the findings of scientific research in various fields and at any point in time.
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
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Study and test chemical sustances to analyse their composition and characteristics.
Apply the knowledge of polymer characterization and liquid chromatography in the development of new products.
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.
Deal with the private legal rights that protect the products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
Operate Open Source software, knowing the main Open Source models, licensing schemes, and the coding practices commonly adopted in the production of Open Source software.
Translate, by means of computer models and simulations, the specific laboratory formulae and findings into production processes.
Use the chromatography data system software which collects and analyses the chromatography detectors results.
Provide advice to reduce the use of chemicals such as pesticides, the emissions of various chemical substances to limit their impact on the environment, as well as shorten their risk for people. Keep up to date with regulations and policies in the field.
Identify key relevant funding sources and prepare research grant application in order to obtain funds and grants. Write research proposals.
Apply fundamental ethical principles and legislation to scientific research, including issues of research integrity. Perform, review, or report research avoiding misconducts such as fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism.
Apply scientific methods and techniques to investigate phenomena, by acquiring new knowledge or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.
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.
Communicate about scientific findings to a non-scientific audience, including the general public. Tailor the communication of scientific concepts, debates, findings to the audience, using a variety of methods for different target groups, including visual presentations.
Work and use research findings and data across disciplinary and/or functional boundaries.
Demonstrate deep knowledge and complex understanding of a specific research area, including responsible research, research ethics and scientific integrity principles, privacy and GDPR requirements, related to research activities within a specific discipline.
Research and create new chemicals and plastics used in the production of a variety of goods such as pharmaceuticals, textile, building materials and household products.
Develop alliances, contacts or partnerships, and exchange information with others. Foster integrated and open collaborations where different stakeholders co-create shared value research and innovations. Develop your personal profile or brand and make yourself visible and available in face-to-face and online networking environments.
Publicly disclose scientific results by any appropriate means, including conferences, workshops, colloquia and scientific publications.
Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.
Draft and edit scientific, academic or technical texts on different subjects.
Review proposals, progress, impact and outcomes of peer researchers, including through open peer review.
Influence evidence-informed policy and decision making by providing scientific input to and maintaining professional relationships with policymakers and other stakeholders.
Take into account in the whole research process the biological characteristics and the evolving social and cultural features of women and men (gender).
Show consideration to others as well as collegiality. Listen, give and receive feedback and respond perceptively to others, also involving staff supervision and leadership in a professional setting.
Manage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.
Produce, describe, store, preserve and (re) use scientific data based on FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles, making data as open as possible, and as closed as necessary.
Be familiar with Open Publication strategies, with the use of information technology to support research, and with the development and management of CRIS (current research information systems) and institutional repositories. Provide licensing and copyright advice, use bibliometric indicators, and measure and report research impact.
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice and through contact with peers and stakeholders. Pursue a cycle of self-improvement and develop credible career plans.
Produce and analyse scientific data originating from qualitative and quantitative research methods. Store and maintain the data in research databases. Support the re-use of scientific data and be familiar with open data management principles.
Mentor individuals by providing emotional support, sharing experiences and giving advice to the individual to help them in their personal development, as well as adapting the support to the specific needs of the individual and heeding their requests and expectations.
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific goal within a set time and budget.
Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
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.
Apply techniques, models, methods and strategies which contribute to the promotion of steps towards innovation through collaboration with people and organizations outside the organisation.
Engage citizens in scientific and research activities and promote their contribution in terms of knowledge, time or resources invested.
Deploy broad awareness of processes of knowledge valorisation aimed to maximise the two–way flow of technology, intellectual property, expertise and capability between the research base and industry or the public sector.
Conduct academic research, in universities and research institutions, or on a personal account, publish it in books or academic journals with the aim of contributing to a field of expertise and achieving personal academic accreditation.
Run simulations on prototypes, systems or newly developed chemical products using laboratory equipment.
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
Critically read, interpret, and summarise new and complex information from diverse sources.
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.
Demonstrate the ability to use concepts in order to make and understand generalisations, and relate or connect them to other items, events, or experiences.
Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
Present the hypothesis, findings, and conclusions of your scientific research in your field of expertise in a professional publication.
Compose technical customer reports understandable for people without technical background.
Field of science, also called materials chemistry, studying the properties, synthesis and structure of materials, mostly inorganic, in the solid phase.
Fuels or power sources that serve, at least partly, as a substitute in the traditional energy supply to transport such as oil and fossil sources. They have the potential to contribute to decarbonisation efforts and enhance the environmental performance of the economy and transport sector.
The various research, mathematical or analytical methods used in biomedical sciences.
Biological chemistry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Suppliers, products and brands in the cosmetic industry.
Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.
Field of physics in which protons and neutrons and their interactions inside atoms are analysed.
The way specific body parts are more specifically affected by exposure to different types of radiation sources.
Types of fuel available on the market such as petrol, diesel, bio-fuel, etc.
Types of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.
The software to perform computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis tasks such as Finite Element Analysis and Computional Fluid Dynamics.
The customer-oriented management approach and basic principles of successful customer relations that focus on interactions with customers such as technical support, customer services, after-sales support and direct communication with the customer.
The study of existing materials and substances properties to produce new materials or enhance several existing properties such as chemical or physical ones. It involves knowledge on the structure, on the performance of diverse materials and on the transferability of the new or improved materials to different industries.
The generation of electrical energy through the use of nuclear reactors, by converting the energy released from nuclei of atoms in reactors which generate heat. This heat subsequently generates steam which can power a steam turbine to generate electricity.
Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
The chemistry of compounds and substances containing carbon.
The chemical aspects of identification and synthetic alteration of chemical entities as they relate to therapeutic use. The way various chemicals affect biological systems and how they can be integrated in drug development.
Drug manufacturing phases: pre-clinical phase (research and tests on animals), clinical phase (clinical trials on humans) and the sub-phases required to obtain as an end product a pharmaceutical drug.
Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Subfield of chemistry studying the synthesis, properties and modification of natural and artificial polymers, chemical materials composed of macromolecules.
The negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, their dose and exposure.
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Develop new processes using controlled chemical processes in order to perform liquid or gases components separation or to generate electrical currents.
Conduct experiments, produce sample products, and perform research as part of new food product development (NPD).
Formulate scientific theories based on empirical observations, gathered data and theories of other scientists.
Perform the evaluation and assessment of the use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel. Compare costs, technologies and available sources to produce, transport and store hydrogen. Take into account the environmental impact to support the process of decision making.
Comply with nuclear power plant safety procedures, policies and legislation to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, and to ensure the safety of the public.
Adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures for activities that involve hazardous substances, such as bacteria, allergens, waste oil, paint or brake fluids that result in illness or injury.
Formulate and design complex cosmetic products from concept to finish.
Be familiar with blended learning tools by combining traditional face-to-face and online learning, using digital tools, online technologies, and e-learning methods.
Store documents such as protocols, analysis results and scientific data using archiving systems to enable scientists and engineers to take methods and results from previous studies into account for their research.
Assist engineers or scientists with conducting experiments, performing analysis, developing new products or processes, constructing theory, and quality control.
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
Communicate with the external analytical laboratories in order to manage the required external testing process.
Conduct inspections and tests of services, processes, or products to evaluate quality.
Develop and record the procedural method used for a specific scientific experiment in order to enable its replication.
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
Monitor and assure the quality of the provided goods or services by overseeing that all the factors of the production meet quality requirements. Supervise product inspection and testing.
Performs a range of physical and chemical analysis to food materials in order to assess their quality.
Provide expert knowledge in a particular field, especially concerning mechanical or scientific subjects, to decision makers, engineers, technical staff or journalists.
Instruct students in the theory and practice of academic or vocational subjects, transferring the content of own and others' research activities.
Application of computers, computer networks and other information technologies and equipment to storing, retrieving, transmitting and manipulating data, in the context of a business or enterprise.