They are many different types of chemists who work in different areas. They need at least a bachelor s degree to find an entry level job. Clinical chemists , who do research experiments to help doctors and other health professionals treat disease. They must have a bachelor s and master s degree and lab work experience. Clinical chemists become licensed by passing an examination from the State Department of Health Services, Laboratory Field Services Section.
Forensic scientists are chemists who work in a science or crime lab.
They analyze materials found at a crime scene, such as blood or other human elements. They must have at least a bachelor s degree. Toxicologists conduct research to understand the effects of substances such as chemicals on human health. They do experiments using lab animals. They may work for the government, large chemical companies or independent labs.