Analytical chemists identify and analyse materials to find their chemical composition and how they react. Industrial chemists research and produce chemicals. Chemists may also specialise in medicinal or process development areas.
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The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting salaries for chemistry graduates in industry tend to be in the range of £18,000 to £24,000 a year. Post-doctoral research staff tend to start at around £26,500, rising to around £40,000. Senior chemists in industry can earn up to £45,000 a year or more.
Registered clinical scientists in the NHS are generally on Agenda for Change Band 7, £39,300 to £46,006 a year. Principal clinical chemists are on Band 8a, £49,480 to £53,414 a year and Band 8b, £59,539 to £64,095 a year. Pre-registration trainees are on Band 6, £31,800 to £39,169 a year.
The current pay scales are from April 2020.
Starting salaries for scientific officers in government departments will depend on skills, experience and qualifications. Check individual departments for details of current vacancies.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI)
Tel: 0207 9303477
Website:
http://www.abpi.org.uk
Twitter:
@ABPI_UK
Cogent
Tel: 01925 515200
Website:
http://www.cogentskills.com
Website (2):
http://www.sciencecareerpathways.com
Twitter:
@cogent_skills
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/CogentSkills
Cogent is the Sector Skills Council for the science industries.
Institute of Science and Technology
Tel: 0114 276 3197
E-mail:
office@istonline.org.uk
Website:
http://www.istonline.org.uk/
Twitter:
@istonline
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/istonline.org.uk
Royal Society of Chemistry
Tel: 01223 432231
Website:
http://www.rsc.org/
Website (2):
http://www.rsc.org/careers/future/
Twitter:
@RoySocChem
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RoyalSocietyofChemistry