As a Geochemist, you will need to master following:

• communicate on minerals issues
• conduct laboratory chemical research on metals
• deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
• examine geochemical samples
• geographic information systems

More generally, a geochemist is also versed in:

• address problems critically
• conduct environmental site assessments
• create GIS reports
• create thematic maps
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation
• geology
• manipulate metal
• perform sample testing
• prepare samples for testing
• prepare scientific reports
• types of metal

It also helps to know the following:

• collect samples
• test samples for pollutants
• chemistry
• liaise with industrial professionals
• perform minor repairs to equipment
• supervise staff
• troubleshoot