Chemical Compounds and Specialty Reagents
Handle chemical compounds and specialty reagents to support industrial processes, laboratory testing, and product development.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is chemical and material sciences?
This requirement appears in 0.5% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share was broadly unchanged compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts0.5%UK · 2025
Change in share0.0 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Electron Microscopy and Imaging Techniques
Perform electron microscopy and imaging techniques to analyse material structures at high resolution.
Distillation Processes
Separating components of mixtures using heat and condensation techniques.
Spectroscopy and Analytical Techniques
Perform spectroscopic analysis and apply advanced analytical techniques to identify material properties and chemical compositions.
Polymer Chemistry and Materials
Develop polymer materials such as polyester and polybutylene terephthalate for industrial use.
Thermodynamics and Heat Systems
Apply thermodynamic principles and manage systems under standard conditions.
Chemical Compounds and Reactions
Handle chemicals such as ammonia and acids for industrial and laboratory processes.
Autoclave Operation Skills
Ability to operate autoclaves for sterilization in medical or industrial settings.
Organic and Chemical Synthesis
Perform chemical synthesis and organic compound development for scientific applications.
Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry Techniques
Perform thermal analysis and calorimetry techniques to evaluate material properties and energy efficiency.
Analytical Chemistry and Particle Characterization
Apply analytical chemistry techniques and particle characterization methods including wet chemistry, volatile compound analysis, and sample inspection to ensure accurate material evaluation and quality control.
Electrochemical Engineering
Applying chemical and electrical principles in industrial processes.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO08.01. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where chemical and material sciences appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IT quality and testing professionals Example titles: Quality analyst · Test lead · IT auditor · Qa engineer | 30.5% | |
| 2 | Chemical scientists Example titles: Scientist · Section head · Chief analyst · Chief chemist | 21.6% | |
| 3 | Other researchers, unspecified discipline Example titles: Researcher · Research fellow · Research officer · Research assistant | 21.5% | |
| 4 | Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. Example titles: Sports scientist · Technical officer · Consumer scientist · Research assistant | 17.7% | |
| 5 | Laboratory technicians Example titles: Laboratory technician · Seed analyst · Water tester · Lab assistant | 11.9% | |
| 6 | Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers Example titles: Refrigeration engineer · Service engineer · Refrigerator maker · Refrigeration mechanic | 10.1% | |
| 7 | Plastics process operatives Example titles: Plastic mixer · Die man · Mill man · Dry mixer | 9.7% | |
| 8 | Quality control and planning engineers Example titles: Quality control engineer · QC analyst · Mine planner · Group planner | 9.4% | |
| 9 | Biochemists and biomedical scientists Example titles: Biomedical scientist · Dna analyst · Research worker · Forensic chemist | 8.8% | |
| 10 | Biological scientists Example titles: Scientist · Soil chemist · Field officer · Plant breeder | 8.1% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Chemical and Material Sciences and its Applications
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemistry and Applied Sciences Chemistry Disciplines · Agrochemical and Petrochemical Product Knowledge · Fragrance and Sensory Analysis Techniques | 0.9% | 0.0 pp | |
| 2 | Chemical and Material Sciences Selected skill · Chemical Compounds and Specialty Reagents · Electron Microscopy and Imaging Techniques · Distillation Processes | 0.5% | 0.0 pp | |
| 3 | Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Industrial Coatings and Surface Treatment Processes · Aluminium Material Application Skills · Ceramic and Porcelain Manufacturing | 0.5% | 0.0 pp | |
| 4 | Manufacturing and Metallurgical Engineering Metal Heat Treatment Technique Skills · Steelmaking Process Technology Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 5 | Healthcare and Materials Science Biocompatibility Testing Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp |
About these figures
How to interpret skill demand
Source: Office for National Statistics, UK online job adverts. Shares describe new adverts reporting the requirement. An advert may mention several skills, so their shares do not add up to 100%. A rise from 10% to 12% is an increase of 2 percentage points.
These figures do not establish a salary premium, proficiency level, or which skills are requested together. This page has no published skill-specific salary or location breakdown.
ONS · 2025 · partial year · 2026 figures have not been published yet. · Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS does not endorse Jobmundo.