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A Medical Chemist researches and develops pharmaceuticals by formulating and testing new drugs, ensuring their safety, efficacy, and compliance.

    • AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Medical Chemist?

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Medical Chemist careers

A Medical Chemist conducts research and development on pharmaceuticals to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality. You might work in a laboratory setting, pharmaceutical company, or research institute. Medical Chemists focus on formulating and testing new drugs, analysing chemical interactions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You’ll design and perform experiments, interpret data, and contribute to the development of new treatments.

Medical Chemists play a crucial role in the healthcare industry. You’ll need to be meticulous, analytical, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team. Strong communication skills are essential for presenting research findings and collaborating with other professionals in the field.