what are the responsibilities of an analytical chemist?
Analytical chemists determine the structure, composition, and nature of substances by examining and identifying their various elements or compounds. They also study the relationships and interactions among the parts of compounds.
Analytical chemist: job description. 1  Analytical chemists assess the chemical structure and nature of substances. Their skills are needed for a variety of purposes including drug development, forensic analysis and toxicology. 2  Analytical chemists can specialise in areas as varied as toxicology, pharmaceuticals and forensics.