Compare Chemists & Materials Scientists Missouri

Comparison Chemists Materials Scientists
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Chemists $81,700
Materials Scientists Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemists
Chemists
Medium
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Materials Scientists
Materials Scientists
Very High

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemists
Chemists
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Materials Scientists
Materials Scientists
Medium

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

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Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemists
Chemists
Medium
Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Materials Scientists
Materials Scientists
Very High

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

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Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemists
Chemists
Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Materials Scientists
Materials Scientists
Medium

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chemists
Chemists
High
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Materials Scientists
Materials Scientists
Very High

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Chemists
Chemists

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Materials Scientists
Materials Scientists

Licensing

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Licensing for Chemists
Chemists

No license found in MO

Licensing for Materials Scientists
Materials Scientists

No license found in MO


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Chemists
Chemists

6 related certifications

Certification for Materials Scientists
Materials Scientists

0 related certifications