Chemistry
Chemistry
Graduates of chemistry typically work in manufacturing, research development, testing
laboratories, government agencies and waste management and remediation services. Some
may work outdoors to collect samples and conduct onsite analysis of air, soil and
water.
- Job Titles
- Biochemical Engineer
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender
- Chemical Plant and System Operator
- Chemical Technician
- Chemist
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician
- Nuclear Monitoring Technician
- Postsecondary Teacher/Professor
- Quality Control Systems Analyst
- Soil and Plant Scientist
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- Jobs and Internships
- American Chemical Society
- Association of Science - Technology Center
- Biospace
- Chemical and Engineering News
- Chemistry Jobs
- Crime Scene Investigator Network
- FBI Jobs
- Medzilla: Jobs in Healthcare, Pharma and Science
- National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates
- National Institute of Health
- New Scientist Jobs
- USA Jobs
- U.S. Dept. of Energy: Office of Science
- Skills
- Knowledge of chemical properties
- Materials and product testing to determine potential concerns, reactions and interventions
- Ability to make critical observations of environmental and chemical interactions
- Awareness and sensitivity to the health and safety of products, materials and environment
- The ability to plan, conduct, document, explain and present scientific research
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques for studying chemical processes and reactions
- Understanding of reactions and interactions of chemicals and chemical products
- The ability to locate and explain potential hazards
- Anticipate potential negative consequences of chemical and environmental incidents and plan for, minimize, and manage the impact of these incidents
- Use analytical thinking to learn to analyze and interpret research findings and other data related to your experiments and lab work