Skills, Education, and Experience
Image
Skills
- Excellent numerical ability
- Very detail oriented
- Strong innovative thinking and problem solving skills
- Good spatial perception
- Teamwork
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related discipline is required
- Master's or doctoral degree is usually required to work as a research chemist
- Licensing by the provincial association of chemists is voluntary in British Columbia
Qualifications
Qualifications
The profession of chemist is not regulated in British Columbia.
Licensing Requirements for Chemists
Although the profession of chemist is not regulated in British Columbia, only members of the Association of the Chemical Profession of British Columbia (ACPBC) may use the title Professional Chemist (PChem).
More information: