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Chemists work in a variety of fields, including research, development, and manufacturing. They may work in labs, factories, or offices. Some common jobs for chemists include:
Research chemist: Conducts research to develop new products or processes.
Analytical chemist: Analyzes the composition of materials to ensure quality control or to identify unknown substances.
Organic chemist: Studies the properties and reactions of carbon-containing compounds.
Inorganic chemist: Studies the properties and reactions of compounds that do not contain carbon.
Physical chemist: Studies the physical properties and reactions of matter.
Biochemist: Studies the chemical processes that occur in living organisms.
The countries with the largest number of chemists are the United States, China, India, Japan, and Germany. These countries have large chemical industries and strong research programs in chemistry.