Chemist CV Example
A chemist CV should clearly show the analytical instruments you use (HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR), the sector you work in and your command of quality standards (ISO 17025, GMP). Whether you are quality-control or R&D focused should be clear at a glance.
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Daniel Foster
Chemist (Quality Control)
Leeds, UK
Summary
Chemist with 6 years of experience; I am expert in HPLC, GC-MS and wet-chemistry analysis in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. I have managed ISO 17025 accredited laboratory processes and work meticulously on method validation and analytical accuracy.
Experience
Quality Control Chemist · Chemical Manufacturing Plant
May 2021 – Present- ›Ran HPLC and titrimetric analyses on an average of 25-30 raw material and finished product samples per day.
- ›Prepared method validation and measurement uncertainty calculations under ISO 17025.
- ›Reduced the non-conforming product rate from 3.5% to 1.8% in one year through root cause analysis.
- ›Kept the laboratory chemical inventory and MSDS records up to date.
Analytical Laboratory Chemist · Private Food Testing Laboratory
Jul 2018 – Apr 2021- ›Carried out pesticide residue analysis by GC-MS and sample preparation (QuEChERS) processes.
- ›Ran routine food additive measurements using spectrophotometric and FTIR analysis.
- ›Helped the laboratory achieve satisfactory z-scores in proficiency testing (PT).
Skills
Education
BSc Chemistry · University of Leeds (2013 – 2017)
What to Highlight in a Chemist CV
- ✓Clearly list the analytical instruments you use (HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR) and the methods you apply.
- ✓State the sector you work in (pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, petrochemical) in your title or summary.
- ✓Emphasise your experience with quality standards such as ISO 17025, GMP and ISO 9001.
- ✓Add numbers such as daily analysis volume, number of validations and improvement rates.
- ✓Show chemical safety, MSDS and health-and-safety training in the certifications section.
Technical Skills
- •HPLC & GC-MS analysis
- •Spectroscopy (FTIR, UV-Vis, AAS)
- •Wet chemistry & titration
- •Method validation & measurement uncertainty
- •ISO 17025 / GMP documentation
- •Sample preparation (extraction, QuEChERS)
- •LIMS & laboratory software
Soft Skills
- •Analytical thinking
- •Precision & attention
- •Problem solving (root cause analysis)
- •Reporting skill
- •Teamwork
Common Mistakes
- ✕Writing only "I did analysis" without naming the instrument and method.
- ✕Hiding the sector and not saying which product group you worked with.
- ✕Skipping quality standards (ISO 17025, GMP) experience.
- ✕Not including chemical safety and MSDS knowledge on the CV.
- ✕Mixing R&D and quality control experience together without giving focus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which instruments must be stated on a chemist CV?
Above all the instruments the advert requires, write instruments you personally used such as HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis and AAS; where possible add the make-model and the type of analysis you performed.
How do you show quality control and R&D experience on the same CV?
Lead with one depending on the role you are applying for: for a quality control advert, move validation and analysis volume up; for an R&D advert, move formulation and project outputs to the top.
Does health-and-safety knowledge matter on a chemist CV?
Yes; chemical hygiene, reading MSDS, waste management and basic health-and-safety training are a pre-screening criterion in manufacturing plants, so state them clearly in the skills or certifications section.
How should a newly qualified chemist write up placement experience?
Write the sector of the laboratory where you placed, the analyses you personally applied and the instruments you used point by point; summarise your final-year project topic in one sentence. Chartered Chemist (CChem) status with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is worth pursuing.
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