Careers and stakeholders


The reference professional profiles are the following

*Chemist*
- Function in a work context -
This master's graduate conducts research, experiments and qualitative and quantitative analyzes on natural or synthetic substances, identifies their composition and chemical and energetic variations, identifies and applies investigation methods, formulates theories and laws based on observations; improves the synthesis of known substances and synthesizes new ones. Graduates with a master's degree in Chemical Sciences can practice the profession of chemist independently and independently
profession with registration in "Section A" of the Professional Register of Chemists (after passing the State Exam). It can carry out activities for the promotion and development of scientific and technological innovation, as well as the management and design of technologies and the exercise of functions of high responsibility in the sectors of industry, environment, healthcare, cultural heritage and public administration. .
- Skills associated with the function -
Graduates in Chemical Sciences have in-depth knowledge in chemical sciences and therefore in the sectors of synthesis and characterization of new products and new materials, health, nutrition and cosmetics. He is able to follow the synthesis and characterization of complex compounds, using innovative procedures and cutting-edge instrumentation. He knows how to evaluate the best methodology for solving analytical problems and determining structures
complex molecules, applying chromatographic, thermal, electrochemical and electrophoretic analysis techniques and the most advanced forms of spectroscopy such as magnetic resonance (NMR) and mass spectrometry (MS). He knows how to interpret and rationalize the scientific data obtained in an organic way.
- Employment opportunities -
Graduates with a master's degree in Chemical Sciences can access research bodies, public administrations, professional companies and national or international consultancy firms, companies, industries and laboratories for research, analysis, quality control and certification and work environments that require high qualification.

*Quality Assurance Manager*
- Function in a work context -
The Quality Assurance Manager is a particularly significant professional figure in the chemical-pharmaceutical industries as good manufacturing standards and good laboratory practices require the holder of an authorization to manufacture medicines to have a quality assurance system. The Quality Assurance Manager is the corporate figure called upon to coordinate the Services and Departments involved in manufacturing, to ensure that the quality assurance system is efficient, controlled and documented. He must ensure that inspections are carried out periodically and correctly to evaluate the effectiveness and applicability of the quality assurance system.
- Skills associated with the function -
This professional figure coordinates and collaborates with the infrastructures and services involved in production, from this it is clear that the skills necessary for the role are the ability to analyze and synthesize, coordinate and manage human resources, work in a group, as well as knowing how to move transversally in various business areas.
- Employment opportunities -
This professional figure finds employment opportunities in companies, chemical and chemical-pharmaceutical industries and analysis, quality control and certification laboratories and in all those working environments that require high qualification.

*Head/director of chemical and pharmaceutical laboratories*
- Function in a work context -
The Laboratory Manager/Director defines the development themes and research programs, in line with company strategies; of integrated and joint assistance in the research and production sectors. She assigns the necessary technical resources to the various projects, proposing investments in research and formulating budgets. This professional designs and synthesizes new products, mainly in the pharmaceutical sector, and deals with the certifications, storage and transport of these products. His tasks in particular are: setting up the research plan, carrying out the necessary tests and experiments, choosing methods, means and times; study of problems relating to the implementation of research projects.
- Skills associated with the function -
This graduate has high professional skills of a technical-scientific and specialist nature in the chemical and chemical-pharmaceutical fields. He knows how to carry out research projects within predefined times and costs and is able to process, interpret and evaluate the experimental results obtained. He also has design, planning, management and motivation skills for the work groups he manages. He also has the ability to analyze, summarize and manage financial resources.
- Employment opportunities -
This professional figure can access research bodies, industries and research and analysis laboratories, and work environments that require high qualification.

*Informant and scientific communicator*
- Function in a work context -
This graduate increases scientific knowledge in the subject, uses and transfers this knowledge in industry, medicine, pharmacology and other production sectors. He introduces operators in the industrial field to the characteristics and properties of his company's products. The function of the scientific informant and communicator is to propose the adoption of specific products, develop scientific information activities at interested companies
to ensure correct use.
- Skills associated with the function -
The skills necessary for the Scientific Representative in carrying out his work consist not only of scientific knowledge, but also of commercial skills. In particular, he must have excellent knowledge of chemistry, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food products and their correct use. Knowledge of technical English and IT, possession of a driving license, willingness to travel, ability to communicate and resourcefulness complete this professional profile.
- Employment opportunities -
The scientific representative works for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, plastic, dye, detergent, glue or environmental companies, in general for all companies in the chemical sector and/or for specialist magazines.

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Stakeholders

The programme interacts with local, national and international stakeholders, such as professional organizations, manufacturing companies and service providers.