Where are the jobs for chemists?
Chemists work in the life sciences industry, including healthcare. They are also found in the environmental, food and forestry sectors.
Chemists can be found in any business that needs knowledge of chemical substances and products. The chemical and life science industries dominate. The pharmaceutical industry, the chemical industry, and the petroleum and pulp and paper industries need chemical expertise. Many chemists also work in government agencies, such as the Swedish Chemicals Agency, the Swedish Food Agency and the National Board of Forensic Medicine.
Hospital chemists work in university hospitals in the regions.
Common employers of chemists:
- Astrazeneca Ltd
- Karolinska Institute
- Uppsala University
- Regions
- Cytiva Sweden Ab
- Police Authority
- Lund University
- Rise Research Institutes Of Sweden Ab
- Stockholm University
- Cambrex Karlskoga Ab
What do chemists do at work?
The vast majority of chemists work mainly on issues related to health, the environment or production. Research and development, laboratory work, quality work and project management are the most common tasks.
Common areas of work for chemists
Common job titles for chemists:
- Researcher(Scientist/Reseacher)
- Chemist
- Analytical Chemist
- Senior Scientist
- Laboratory engineer
- Research Engineer
- Group Leader/Middle Manager
- Hospital Chemist
- Investigator
- Associate Principal Scientist
What do chemists earn?
This is the salary range for chemists:
P10 means that 10 percent have a salary that is equal to or less than the salary that falls on P10. P90 means that 10 percent have a salary that is equal to or more than the salary that falls on P90.
For those who are members of Naturvetarna, more detailed statistics are available in Saco LöneSök.