Environmental Chemist
22AI EXPOSURE TODAY22
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST67%
NOT A FORECAST67%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Environmental Chemist
Environmental Chemists test the air, water, and soil to find out if they are clean or polluted. They work out what is causing damage and help companies and governments clean up pollution and prevent more from happening.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Environmental AgencyAs the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England, they offer a range of opportunities for Environmental Chemists to work on impactful projects.RPS GroupA global consultancy providing environmental and engineering solutions, RPS is known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, making it a great place for aspiring Environmental Chemists.
AtkinsPart of the SNC-Lavalin Group, Atkins is a leading design, engineering, and project management consultancy that offers exciting roles for Environmental Chemists focused on sustainable development.
AECOMAECOM is a global leader in infrastructure and environmental services, providing Environmental Chemists with opportunities to work on diverse and challenging projects.Buro HappoldAn international engineering consultancy, Buro Happold is dedicated to creating sustainable solutions, making it an ideal employer for Environmental Chemists passionate about environmental impact.