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TL;DR
Key results show that analytical chemistry courses have been reduced at universities, while industry reports difficulty recruiting competent chemists.
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry · 4 authors, 4 centres
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Key results show that analytical chemistry courses have been reduced at universities, while industry reports difficulty recruiting competent chemists.
Key results show that analytical chemistry courses have been reduced at universities, while industry reports difficulty recruiting competent chemists. A vast majority of employers (who handle recruitment) experience a situation of 'few applicants' or 'many applicants but few with the right skills'. The survey indicates that the analytical techniques taught generally correspond with those used in industry and academia, with chemometrics being a notable exception. The authors conclude that analytical chemistry remains important for solving societal challenges but that education may need to evolve to prepare students for cross-disciplinary work.