Chemical Engineer Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Chemical Engineer Do?
Chemical engineers design and develop large-scale chemical and physical production processes and are involved in the entire industrial process required for transforming raw materials into products.
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Engineering Processes
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
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Skills You Need to Become a Chemical Engineer
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialEngineering Processes knowledge
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
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EssentialEngineering Principles knowledge
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
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EssentialAnalytical Chemistry knowledge
Instruments and methods used to separate, identify and quanitfy matter - the chemical components of natural and artificial materials and solutions.
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EssentialChemistry knowledge
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
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EssentialAdjust Engineering Designs skill
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
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EssentialApply Health And Safety Standards skill
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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EssentialApprove Engineering Design skill
Give consent to the finished engineering design to go over to the actual manufacturing and assembly of the product.
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EssentialAssess Environmental Impact skill
Monitor environmental impacts and carry out assessments in order to identify and to reduce the organisation's environmental risks while taking costs into account.
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EssentialForecast Organisational Risks skill
Analyse the operations and actions of a company in order to assess their repercussions, possible risks for the company, and to develop suitable strategies to address these.
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EssentialPerform Chemical Experiments skill
Perform chemical experiments with the aim of testing various products and substances in order to draw conclusions in terms of product viability and replicability.
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EssentialPerform Scientific Research skill
Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
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EssentialTest Chemical Samples skill
Perform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials. Chemical sample testing involves operations such as pipetting or diluting schemes.
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EssentialWork With Chemicals skill
Handle chemicals and select specific ones for certain processes. Be aware of the reactions which arise from combining them.
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OptionalSupply Chain Management knowledge
The flow of goods in the supply chain, movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.
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OptionalIntellectual Property Law knowledge
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
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OptionalNanotechnology knowledge
Technologies, science, and engineering activities conducted on a nanoscale, where material or extremely small components are manipulated on an atomic, molecular, or supramolecular scale.
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OptionalOptical Engineering knowledge
Subdiscipline of engineering that deals with the development of optical instruments and applications, such as telescopes, microscopes, lenses, lasers, fibre optic communication, and imaging systems.
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OptionalPharmaceutical Manufacturing Quality Systems knowledge
The quality systems model that apply in pharmaceutical manufacturies. The most common system ensures quality in facilities and equipment system, laboratory controls system, materials system, production system and packaging and …
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OptionalPharmacology knowledge
Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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OptionalMaterials Science knowledge
Field of science and engineering that researches new materials on the basis of their structure, properties, synthesis, and performance for a variety of purposes, including increasing fire resistance of construction …
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OptionalMaterial Mechanics knowledge
The behaviour of solid objects when subjected to stresses and strains, and the methods to calculate these stresses and strains.
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OptionalPharmaceutical Technology knowledge
Pharmaceutical technology is the branch of pharmaceutics which deals with the technological design, development, manufacture, and evaluation of drugs and medicinal products.
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OptionalBasic Chemicals knowledge
The production and characteristisc of organic basic chemicals such as ethanol, methanol, benzene and inorganic basic chemicals such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen.
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OptionalPharmaceutical Drug Development knowledge
Drug manufacturing phases: pre-clinical phase (research and tests on animals), clinical phase (clinical trials on humans) and the sub-phases required to obtain as an end product a pharmaceutical drug.
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OptionalComputer Engineering knowledge
Engineering discipline that combines computer science with electrical engineering to develop computer hardware and software. Computer engineering occupies itself with electronics, software design, and the integration of hardware and software.
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OptionalElectricity knowledge
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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OptionalPharmaceutical Industry knowledge
The main stakeholders, companies and procedures in the pharmaceutical industry and the laws and regulations that govern the patenting, testing, safety and marketing of drugs.
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OptionalComposite Materials knowledge
The properties of different materials developped in a laboratory, their usage per type of products, and how to create them.
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OptionalPharmaceutical Chemistry knowledge
The chemical aspects of identification and synthetic alteration of chemical entities as they relate to therapeutic use. The way various chemicals affect biological systems and how they can be integrated …
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OptionalToxicology knowledge
The negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, their dose and exposure.
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OptionalDesign Principles knowledge
The elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.
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OptionalGood Manufacturing Practices knowledge
Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.
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OptionalHuman Physiology knowledge
The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.
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OptionalMicrobiology-Bacteriology knowledge
Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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OptionalPackaging Engineering knowledge
The processes of packaging or protecting products for distribution, storage and sale.
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OptionalElectrical Engineering knowledge
Understand electrical engineering, a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
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OptionalElectrical Instrumentation Engineering knowledge
The way in which electrical and instrumentation engineering (E and I engineering) modernises the production infrastructure from design to preparation of execution phase and the execution phase itself followed by …
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OptionalSemiconductors knowledge
Semiconductors are essential components of electronic circuits and contain properties of both insulators, such as glass, and conductors, such as copper. Most semiconductors are crystals made of silicon or germanium. …
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OptionalTextile Materials knowledge
Have a good understanding of the properties of different textile materials.
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OptionalPharmaceutical Legislation knowledge
European and national legal framework for the development, distribution, and use of medicinal products for humans.
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OptionalIndustrial Software knowledge
The selection of software that aids in estimating, managing and scheduling industrial processes such as design, work flow and production improvement.
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OptionalPharmacovigilance Legislation knowledge
Regulations used to control and monitor adverse drug reactions at EU level.
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OptionalPollution Legislation knowledge
Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.
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OptionalTypes Of Plastic knowledge
Types of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.
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OptionalBiological Chemistry knowledge
Biological chemistry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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OptionalBiology knowledge
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
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OptionalDrug Administration Regulations knowledge
The rules and regulations of the European legislations and of the Food and Drugs Administration regarding clinical trials and drug development.
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OptionalLaboratory Techniques knowledge
Techniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.
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OptionalManufacturing Processes knowledge
The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.
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OptionalMechanical Engineering knowledge
Discipline that applies principles of physics, engineering and materials science to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.
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OptionalMechanics knowledge
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
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OptionalPhysics knowledge
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
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OptionalQuality Assurance Methodologies knowledge
Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.
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OptionalQuality Standards knowledge
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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OptionalTypes Of Metal knowledge
Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.
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OptionalTypes Of Packaging Materials knowledge
Properties of materials that make them suitable for packaging. Conversion of raw materials into packaging materials. Different types of labels and materials used which comply with the correct storage criteria …
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OptionalThermoplastic Materials knowledge
Types of materials of which the physical state changes when exposed to heat, as well as the specific manner in which the materials react to heat exposure.
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OptionalChemical Preservation knowledge
Process of adding chemical compounds to a product, such as food or pharmaceutical products, to prevent decay caused by chemical changes or microbial activity.
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OptionalSoftware Architecture Models knowledge
The set of structures and models needed to understand or describe the software system, including the software elements, the relations between them and the properties of both elements and relations.
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OptionalAdvise On Pollution Prevention skill
Advise individuals and organisations on the development and implementation of actions which aid in the prevention of pollution and its related risks.
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OptionalAdvise On Waste Management Procedures skill
Advise organisations on the implementation of waste regulations and on improvement strategies for waste management and waste minimisation, to increase environmentally sustainable practices and environmental awareness.
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OptionalAnalyse Production Processes For Improvement skill
Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.
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OptionalAnalyse Test Data skill
Interpret and analyse data collected during testing in order to formulate conclusions, new insights or solutions.
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OptionalConduct Public Presentations skill
Speak in public and interact with those present. Prepare notices, plans, charts, and other information to support the presentation.
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OptionalCreate Solutions To Problems skill
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …
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OptionalDefine Quality Standards skill
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OptionalDesign Prototypes skill
Design prototypes of products or components of products by applying design and engineering principles.
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OptionalDevelop Material Testing Procedures skill
Develop testing protocols in collaboration with engineers and scientists to enable a variety of analyses such as environmental, chemical, physical, thermal, structural, resistance or surface analyses on a wide range …
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OptionalDevelop Pharmaceutical Drugs skill
Develop new therapeutic products according to the potential formulas, studies and indications recorded during the research process which involved also collaboration with physicians, biochemists and pharmacologists.
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OptionalDraft Design Specifications skill
List the design specifications such as materials and parts to be used and a cost estimate.
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OptionalEnsure Compliance With Environmental Legislation skill
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are …
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OptionalEnsure Compliance With Safety Legislation skill
Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.
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OptionalEstablish Collaborative Relations skill
Establish a connection between organisations or individuals which may benefit from communicating with one another in order to facilitate an enduring positive collaborative relationship between both parties.
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OptionalExamine Engineering Principles skill
Analyse the principles that need to be considered for engineering designs and projects such as functionality, replicability, costs and other principles.
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OptionalIntegrate New Products In Manufacturing skill
Assist with the integration of new systems, products, methods, and components in the production line. Ensure that production workers are properly trained and follow the new requirements.
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OptionalManage Chemical Testing Procedures skill
Manage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.
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OptionalPerform Laboratory Tests skill
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
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OptionalProvide Technical Expertise skill
Provide expert knowledge in a particular field, especially concerning mechanical or scientific subjects, to decision makers, engineers, technical staff or journalists.
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OptionalRecord Test Data skill
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject …
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OptionalThink Analytically skill
Produce thoughts using logic and reasoning in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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OptionalUse A Computer skill
Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.
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OptionalUse Cad Software skill
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
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OptionalUse Chemical Analysis Equipment skill
Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.
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OptionalUse Technical Drawing Software skill
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
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OptionalWrite Batch Record Documentation skill
Write reports on the manufactured batches history taking into account the raw data, tests performed and compliance to GMP of each batch of product.
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OptionalWrite Technical Reports skill
Compose technical customer reports understandable for people without technical background.
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OptionalApply Validation Engineering skill
Test the systems used to manufacture pharmaceuticals measuring and analysing the processes to ensure that the products are produced according to specifications.
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OptionalAssess The Feasibility Of Implementing Developments skill
Study developments and innovation proposals in order to determine their applicability in the business and their feasibility of implementation from various fronts such as economic impact, business image, and consumer …
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OptionalContribute To Registration Of Pharmaceutical Products skill
Participate in the registration process that allows the sale and distribution of substances that treat or prevent human and animal diseases or enable medical diagnosis.
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OptionalDesign Optical Systems skill
Design and develop optical and imaging systems, products, and components, such as lasers, microscopes, optical fibre, cameras, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines.
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OptionalDesign Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Systems skill
Design production control systems which involve all processes from pharmaceutical production process to pharmaceutical stocks with the purpose of providing the correct input for the development of pharmaceutica manufacturing plant …
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OptionalDevelop Chemical Products skill
Research and create new chemicals and plastics used in the production of a variety of goods such as pharmaceuticals, textile, building materials and household products.
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OptionalEvaluate Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Process skill
Evaluate the ongoing pharmaceutical production process against the latest developments on the market regarding the mixing, compounding and packaging, ensuring the necessary updates are implemented.
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OptionalImprove Chemical Processes skill
Collect data required to make improvements or modifications to chemical processes. Develop new industrial processes, design new process plants/equipment or modify existing ones.
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OptionalManage Pharmaceutical Production Facilities Construction skill
Manage the design and construction of pharmaceutical production facilities making sure the facilities and process validation are according to the planning and conform to FDA and GMP.
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OptionalMonitor Plant Production skill
Monitor the plant processes set-up and efficiency to ensure the maximum output production levels.
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OptionalTest Materials skill
Test the composition, characteristics, and use of materials in order to create new products and applications. Test them under normal and extraordinary conditions.
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OptionalTest Production Input Materials skill
Test the supplied materials prior to their release into processing, ensuring the results are complying with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and to the suppliers` COA (Certificate of Analysis).
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