Job Search Resources for BIOCHEMISTRY Majors
Biological Chemistry is the study of the chemistry of living cells, tissues, organs and organisms. It entails using chemistry techniques to understand and manipulate the
molecules in living systems.
Occupations to Consider
Analytical Chemist
Associate Chemist
Assistant Chemist
Biochemical Toxicologist
Biologist
Biostatistician
Chemist
Chiropractor
Clinical Chemist
Clinical Technician
Dentist
Entomologist
Freelance Writer
Genomic Researcher
Health Administrators
Laboratory Tech
Medical Tech
Microbiologist
Pharmacist
Paramedic
Pharmacologist
Physical Therapist
Physician X‐ray Tech
Professor
Registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Aide
Research Assistant
Research Chemist
Research Zoologist
Science Teacher
Veterinarian
Educational Institutions
Engineering Firms
Environmental Protection Agency
Food and Drug Administration
Food Processors
Glass Industry
Health Care Facilities
Hospital Laboratories
Machine Industry
Management
Medical Supplies
National Institute of Health
National Science Foundation
Non‐Profit Organizations
Nursing Homes
Packaging Industry
Paint Industry
Petroleum Industry
Pharmaceutical Sales
Private Organizations
Private Practices
Public Health Departments
Quality Control
Research and Development
Scientific Journals
Technical Consulting Firms
Technical Sales/Marketing
Textiles Industries
University Laboratories
University of Kansas Medical
Center
Williams Food
Potential Employers
Analysis and Testing
Armed Services
Biotechnology
Chemical Industry
Chemical Manufacturers
Consulting
Cosmetic Manufacturers
Department of Agricultural
Development
Drug Industry
Recent Kansas State University Graduates
Medical Center of Aurora
Mercy Regional Health Center
Sigma‐Aldrich Corp
StoneCreek Family Physicians
Websites to Consider
● Bio.com Jobs
www.bio.jobs.com/
● BioSpace
www.biospace.com/
● Biotechnology Industry Organization
www.bio.org/
● Chemical Industry.com
www.neis.com/
● Job Hunt Organization
www.job‐hunt.org/
● Society for Toxicology
www.toxicology.org/
● EnviroLink
www.environetwork.com/
● Government Jobs
www.usajobs.opm.gov
● FutureBioJobs
www.futurebiojobs.com/
● Healthcare Jobs
www.healthcareerweb.com/
● K‐State Biochemistry Program
www.k‐state.edu/bchem/
● Science Jobs
www.sciencejobs.org
● Science Careers
www.sciencecareersite.com
● Environmental Jobs & Careers
www.ejobs.org/
● Internet Public Library
www.ipl.org/
● Current Jobs for Graduates
www.graduatejobs.com/
● Medzilla.com – Biotech Job Search
www.medzilla.com/
Additional Online Resources
● American Academy of Forensic Science
● BioMedNet
● Biotechnology jobs and Information
● Chemistry Internships at Pfizer
● Chem Jobs
● Chemistry Job Search Site
● ChemWeb
● Chemical Week Magazine
● Environmental Career Opportunities
● HireHealth.com
● HireRx.com
● Journal of Biochemistry
● Journal of Chemical Education
● Nature Jobs
● Science Careers
● The Riley Guide
Professional Organizations
American Assoc. for the
Advancement of Science
www.aaas.org/
American Society for Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
www.asbmb.org/
Sources: Kansas State University Academic and Career Information Office, University of Tennessee‐Knoxville and Tulane University
American Chemical Society
1155 Sixteenth Street, NW
www.acs.org/