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Chemists — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

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Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Chemistry
6.0
Mathematics
4.5
Computers and Electronics
4.3
Administrative
4.2
English Language
4.1
Education and Training
3.9
Physics
3.7
Production and Processing
3.6
Administration and Management
3.5
Engineering and Technology
3.4
Law and Government
3.2
Biology
3.0
Mechanical
2.7
Public Safety and Security
2.7
Customer and Personal Service
2.6
Design
2.3
Psychology
2.3
Transportation
2.0
Communications and Media
2.0
Economics and Accounting
2.0
Personnel and Human Resources
2.0
Sales and Marketing
1.8
Foreign Language
1.7
Philosophy and Theology
1.6
Geography
1.6
Sociology and Anthropology
1.5
Medicine and Dentistry
1.4
History and Archeology
1.4
Telecommunications
1.4
Food Production
1.4
Building and Construction
1.3
Therapy and Counseling
1.2
Fine Arts
1.1

Abilities (52)

Oral Expression
5.0
Oral Comprehension
4.9
Written Comprehension
4.9
Written Expression
4.9
Deductive Reasoning
4.9
Inductive Reasoning
4.9
Category Flexibility
4.4
Information Ordering
4.3
Problem Sensitivity
4.1
Mathematical Reasoning
4.1
Number Facility
4.1
Near Vision
4.0
Fluency of Ideas
3.6
Speech Clarity
3.6
Flexibility of Closure
3.5
Visualization
3.5
Visual Color Discrimination
3.5
Speech Recognition
3.5
Originality
3.4
Finger Dexterity
3.3
Perceptual Speed
3.1
Selective Attention
3.0
Arm-Hand Steadiness
3.0
Memorization
2.9
Speed of Closure
2.9
Control Precision
2.9
Far Vision
2.9
Time Sharing
2.8
Manual Dexterity
2.8
Multilimb Coordination
2.3
Trunk Strength
2.3
Hearing Sensitivity
2.3
Auditory Attention
2.3
Depth Perception
2.0
Reaction Time
1.9
Wrist-Finger Speed
1.9
Response Orientation
1.8
Static Strength
1.8
Extent Flexibility
1.8
Rate Control
1.6
Stamina
1.6
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.6
Dynamic Strength
1.4
Gross Body Coordination
1.4
Explosive Strength
1.3
Spatial Orientation
1.1
Speed of Limb Movement
1.0
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Night Vision
1.0
Peripheral Vision
1.0
Glare Sensitivity
1.0
Sound Localization
1.0

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Investigative

6.7

Realistic

5.7

Conventional

4.8

Enterprising

1.6

Artistic

1.5

Social

1.1