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CHIMISTES [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Chemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Chemists
1, record 1, English, Chemists
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemists conduct research and analysis in support of industrial operations, product and process development, quality control, environmental control, medical diagnosis and treatment, biotechnology, nanotechnology and other applications. They also conduct theoretical, experimental and applied research into basic chemical and biochemical processes to create or synthesize new products and processes. Chemists are employed in research, development and quality control laboratories; chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries; mineral, metal and pulp and paper industries; and a wide variety of manufacturing, utility, health, educational and government establishments. 1, record 1, English, - Chemists
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2112: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 1, English, - Chemists
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Chimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Chimistes
1, record 1, French, Chimistes
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les chimistes font de la recherche et des analyses qui se rapportent à des opérations industrielles, à l'élaboration de procédés et de produits, au contrôle de la qualité, à la surveillance du milieu, aux diagnostics et traitements médicaux, à la biotechnologie, aux nanotechnologies, ainsi qu'à d'autres applications. Ils font également de la recherche théorique, expérimentale et appliquée sur des procédés chimiques et biochimiques de base afin de créer ou de synthétiser de nouveaux produits ou procédés. Ils travaillent dans des laboratoires de recherche, de développement et de contrôle de la qualité, dans les industries chimiques, pétrochimiques et pharmaceutiques ainsi que dans les industries de l'extraction minière, de la métallurgie et des pâtes et papiers, dans divers établissements de fabrication, de services d'utilité publique, de services de santé et d'établissements d'enseignement ainsi que dans des établissements gouvernementaux. 1, record 1, French, - Chimistes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2112 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 1, French, - Chimistes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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