Scientist Jobs in Tennessee

A Scientist in the chemistry industry is a professional who conducts rigorous experiments, studies, and research to further knowledge about the composition, structure, and properties of substances. They play a crucial role in discovering and developing new medicines, materials, products, or processes for manufacturing. Key tasks include creating and testing hypotheses, analyzing data, writing reports, and presenting findings. Essential skills for a Chemistry Scientist include analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and proficiency in using sophisticated laboratory equipment and software tools. They should also have excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively share their research findings.

Chemistry Scientists should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field, although many positions require a Master's degree or PhD. Certifications, such as Certified Chemist or Certified Professional Chemist, can further enhance their credibility in the field. Individuals aspiring to become a Scientist in the chemistry industry often start their careers in roles such as Laboratory Assistant, where they gain hands-on experience with laboratory procedures and equipment, or Research Assistant, where they contribute to scientific studies under the guidance of experienced researchers. Some may also work as a Chemical Technician, performing routine chemical tests and assisting with research projects.

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Medical Laboratory Scientist

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 hour ago

Overview We can’t do it without YOU! Do you want to apply your experience, skills and education in a way that makes a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of our patients and their...

Senior Bioinformatic Research Scientist/Bioinformatic Research Scientist Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Kellogg Lab Be at the forefront of the gene editing revolution and contribute to developing...

Software Development Engineer Amazon Transportation, SWA Delivery Experience

  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 hours ago

Amazons global fulfillment network enables any merchant to ship items that are ordered on Amazon to any place on earth. There is a complex network of ways in which items move between vendor...

Are you excited to work on a product which is used by millions of customers on a daily basis? Come and join the Alexa Daily Essentials team. Our team owns several high volume features and we...

The Appstore technology teams connect millions of customers to apps and content they love. We enable this on varied set of devices like Fire TV, Fire Tablets, Android devices, Automotive devices....

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

  • Nashville, TN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 12 hours ago

About Barn2Door is a high growth food+tech startup with offices in Seattle, WA and Nashville, TN. We offer an all-in-one solution to help Farmers grow and manage their business. Barn2Door provides...

Medical Laboratory Scientist

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 14 hours ago

Overview CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be...

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 day ago

Grade Determinations : Clinical Laboratory Scientist, GS-11 (Full Performance). Experience or Education....

Business Development Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Join a rapidly growing and innovative energy solutions company as a Business Development Engineer in Nashville, TN! With a casual, collaborative work environment and strong backing from a...

Do you want to help fellow developers (App developers) to innovate and serve millions of customers? Do you enjoy working on scalable services, SDKs, tools, and learning systems? We welcome you to...

The Amazon Fire TV team designs and engineers the best-selling and groundbreaking devices for Fire TV product Line. You can be part of a fast-paced, agile and innovative team who is bringing new...

Medical Lab Scientist 2- Blood Bank

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Medical Laboratory Act - Tennessee, Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Medical Technologist...

Med Lab Scientist III

  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago

of Bioanalyst International Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society of Clinical Pathologists Supervision Provided by this Position There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned...

A proven track record in DNA cloning, protein expression and purification, assay development (LC/GC-MS, HPLC, Spectrophotometry) preferred....

Application Development Scientist

  • Kingsport, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Kingsport, TN
  • 2 days ago

Description Eastmans Plastics Technology Division is looking for an experienced Scientist to support the Application Development Team in winning new markets and applications for our specialty polymer...

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Salary for Scientist Jobs in Tennessee

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Scientists in Tennessee offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.7%
Doctorate Degree
26.4%
Master's Degree
24.5%
Associate's Degree
1.5%
High School or GED
1.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.7%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Scientists in Tennessee
None
32.8%
Less than 1 year
18.1%
1-2 years
16.9%
4-6 years
11.4%
6-8 years
7.8%
2-4 years
7.0%
10+ years
6.0%

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