Also called: Regulatory Chemist, Chemical Compliance Specialist
Makes sure a company's chemicals and products follow safety and environmental laws around the world.
You read new rules on "forever chemicals," check which ingredients in your company's products are affected, and write safety data sheets. You answer questions from customers and work with chemists to find safer substitutes.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in chemistry, toxicology or environmental science.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Science.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Chemists overall; growing regulation keeps demand strong.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI now tracks global chemical rules and drafts safety data sheets; fewer specialists needed.
Classes: AP Chemistry, AP Government, English composition.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2031.
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