Careers

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Analytical

• Research
• Development
• Analysis and Testing
• Consulting
• Environmental
• Forensics

Employers

• Federal, state, and local government
• Federal agencies including National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• Manufacturing firms including textile, petroleum, food, electronics, glass,paper, packaging, machinery, cosmetics, paint, drug, and chemical industries
• Industrial production and inspection agencies
• Research laboratories and organizations
• Environmental protection organizations
• Colleges and universities

Strategies

• Familiarize yourself with federal, state, and local government job application processes.
• Gain experience in a laboratory setting.
• Develop proficiency with high-tech scientific equipment.
• Take electives in your area of interest.

Biochemical

• Research
• Development
• Analysis and Testing
• Consulting
• Quality Control
• Medical
• Environmental
• Industrial Health & Safety
• Hospital Administration

Employers

• Research laboratories and organizations
• Pharmaceutical and medical research firms
• Biotechnology firms
• Plant and animal breeders and growers
• Food processors
• Industrial production and inspection agencies
• Environmental protection organizations
• Federal, state and local government, such as the Centers for Disease Control
• Colleges and universities

Strategies

• Take additional courses in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, cytology, and physiology.
• Develop excellent laboratory and computer skills.
• Get involved with undergraduate research with professors.
• Join related professional organizations.
• Complete a related internship with an organization in the area of your interest.

Name

• Research
• Development
• Analysis and Testing
• Quality Control
• Consulting

Employers

• Industries related to petroleum, coal, wood products, plastics, textiles, and food
• Manufacturing firms developing new synthetic materials and new production processes
• Research organizations
• Federal and state government
• Colleges and universities

Strategies

• Gain additional laboratory and research experience through internships and summer jobs.
• Get involved with undergraduate research with professors.

Geochemistry

• Environmental Remediation
• Research & Development
• Analysis & Testing

Employers

• Research laboratories and organizations
• Industries involved in mining, electronics, and synthetic materials
• Federal and state government
• Colleges and universities

Strategies

Take geology and environmental science electives.

Inorganic

• Research
• Analysis and Testing
• Quality Control
• Consulting

Employers

• Environmental organizations\
• Water processing plants
• Natural resources organizations

Strategies

• Choose appropriate coursework to specialize in an area.
• Develop additional laboratory skills and experience.

Polymer Chemistry

• Analysis & Testing
• Research & Development

Employers

Industries involving textiles and plastics

Strategies

Gain research experience through internships, part-time employment, and summer jobs.

Physical

• Research
• Development
• Analysis and Testing
• Quality Control
• Consulting

Employers

• Research laboratories and organizations
• Industries involving electrical, nuclear, gas, heat, or light energy
• Federal government
• Colleges and universities

Strategies

Take related courses in social sciences and economics. Develop strong mathematical background.

Education

• Teaching
• Research
• Administration

Employers

• Private and public secondary schools
• Colleges and universities

Strategies

Obtain certification/licensing for teaching in public schools. Acquire a master'sdegree for community college teaching and a Ph.D. for colleges and universities.
Take courses in public speaking.

Business

• Technical Sales/Marketing
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Management
• Consulting
• Industrial Quality Control
• Research & Development

Employers

• Manufacturing firms
• Drug stores
• Medical/Pharmaceutical supply companies
• Industries including textiles, petroleum, food, electronics, glass, paper, packaging, machinery, cosmetics, paint, drugs, and chemicals.
• Agricultural product companies
• Environmental management organizations
• Waste management firms

Strategies

• Obtain a minor in business.
• Develop strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Hold leadership positions in campus organizations.
• Join related student organizations, e.g., American Marketing Association, Financial Management Association, Public Relations Student Society of America, etc.

Other Professions

• Agricultural Scientist
• Anesthesiologist
• Application Chemist
• Biochemist/Molecular Biologist
• Ceramic Engineer
• Chemical Engineer
• Chemist
• Clinical Specialist
• Computational Chemist
• Color Development Chemist
• Crime Lab Analyst
• Dentist
• Entomologist
• Environmental Engineer
• EPA Inspector
• FDA Inspector
• Fire Protection Engineer
• Food Scientist/Technologist
• Forensic Chemist
• Geochemist
• Geologist
• Glass Chemist
• Hydro Geologist
• Hydrologist
• Industrial Hygienist
• Metallurgical Engineer
• Microbiologist
• Oceanographer
• Optometrist
• Patent Agent
• Perfumer
• Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
• Pharmacy Technician
• Physician
• Plastic Engineer
• Product Development Manager
• Product Tester
• Quality Controller
• Radiologist
• Research Analytical Chemist
• Research Associate
• Science Laboratory Technician'
• Soil Scientist, Agriculture
• Technical Journalist
• Textile Engineer
• Toxicologist
• Veterinarian
• Water Purification Chemist
• Water/Wastewater Plant Operator