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CHEMISTRY/BIOCHEMISTRY
Chemistry is the study of the composition, properties, and transformations of matter. Chemistry is used to
produce food, clothing, furniture, drugs, plastics, glass, etc. Its study is important to mankind’s health and the
protection of the environment. Chemists find new uses and applications for it and study the implications of newly
discovered chemical properties. Specific duties may include modeling, analysis, synthesis, research, limited
fieldwork, or even sales and information management. Biochemistry is the study of the structure, composition,
and chemical reactions of substances in living systems.
POSSIBLE OCCUPATIONS
(Some of these occupations may require additional education and experience)Anesthesiologist
Art Conservation
Biochemist
Ceramic Chemist
Chemical Engineer
Chemist
Chemistry Teacher
Clinical Dietician
Color Development Chemist
Coroner
Dentist
Dietitian & Nutritionist
Drug Analyst
Dyer
Environmental Analyst
Environmental Health Specialist
Food Scientist
Forensic Chemist
Health Officer
Horticulturist
Inspector/Water Pollution
Control
Metallurgist
Microbiologist
Mineralogist
Mortician
Museum Curator/Scientist
Nurse
Operator/Chemical Reactor
Perfumer
Petroleum Engineer
Pharmacist
Physician
Polymer Chemist
Science Journal Editor
Soil Conservationist
Teacher
Textile Chemist
Water Scientist
POSSIBLE WORK SETTINGS
Aerospace Firms/Airlines
Agriculture and Related
Industries
Atomic Energy Firms
Beverage and Food Processing
Companies
Biotechnology Firms
Centers for Disease Control
Ceramic Manufacturers
Chemical Manufacturing Firms
Computer Firms
Consulting Organizations
Cosmetic companies
Crime Labs (Forensic Science)
Drug manufacture and Design
Educational Institutions
Electrical Equipment Companies
Energy Firms
Engineering Firms
Environmental Protection
Organizations
Forestry Centers
Fuel Dealerships
Furniture Companies
Glass Production Companies
Health Maintenance
Organizations
Hospitals
Laboratories
Law Firms
Manufacturing and processing
firms
Medical Instrument Companies
Medical laboratories
Medical Services
Medical/Technical Libraries
Metal/Mineral Manufacturing
Companies
Mining Companies
Paper Companies
Petroleum companies
Pharmaceutical companies
Professional/Technical Journals
Public Health Services
Regulatory Agencies
Research & Development
Institutes
Rubber Processing Firms
Soap/ Detergent Manufacturers
State & Local Government
Tobacco Companies
Utility companies
Veterinary Hospitals
SELECTED WEB RESOURCES
(Links to non-UNI Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement)
Exploring Careers
UNI Career Services
Chemists and Materials Scientists (OOH)
Chemistry is Everywhere (ACS)
College to Career: Getting a Job in Chemistry
What is Biochemistry?
Biochemistry: The Career Guide
Job Hunting
UNI Career Services – Job Board
Chemistry Jobs (ACS)
BioSpace: Life Sciences News and Jobs
The American Association for the Advancement of Science
The Riley Guide: job and Industry Resources for Natural Sciences Careers
The Riley Guide: Job and Industry Resources for Careers in Medical Fields
Associations/Organizations
American Chemical Society
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
American Institute of Chemists
Chemical Heritage Foundation
ChemPharma
The American Association for the Advancement of Science
Search for more Associations
SEARCH THE INTERNET
Use keywords such as the name of the field plus careers or jobs - e.g. "careers in chemistry" or "science jobs" or
“jobs in forensic.” Use phrases such as "what can I do with a major in …" with the name of the field of interest e.g. "what can I do with a major in biochemistry."
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