Industrial Chemist
...velop, and test chemical manufacturing processes and products. Industrial chemists, engineers, and technicians all work closely with one another to create and test products to ensure its performance and safety before it is manufactured. This is not a physically stressful job but people in the field should be patient, imaginative, and persistent. An important part of industrial processes is controlling the rate of the chemical reactions that occur. Some reactions happen slowly and may need to be increased; other reactions may need to be slowed down. The industrial chemist must understand the factors that affect reaction rate in order to control them. In 1995, Industrial Chemists earned an average of $43 400, the salary range was from $22 100 to $66 200. Education The best way to begin your journey to becoming an industrial chemist is to take chemistry and science classes while in high school. When done high scho...