Chemists investigate the properties of matter at the level of atoms and molecules. They measure proportions and reaction rates in order to understand unfamiliar substances and how they behave, or to create new compounds for use in a variety of practical applications.
A Chemist conducts qualitative and quantitative experiments on chemical substances to ensure quality control or develop new products or knowledge. The Chemist will perform a variety of tests and use different techniques to conduct experiments on organic and inorganic compounds.