Chemistry
| What is Chemistry? | Related Careers |
| Related Skills | Job & Internship Search Links |
| Career Planning Links | Professional Association Links |
| Miscellaneous Links | OSU Department of Chemistry |
What is Chemistry?
According to Google, chemistry is a "branch of science that deals with the identification of the substances of which matter is composed; the investigation of thier properties and the ways in which they interact, combine, and change; an the use of these processes to form new substances."
Chemistry - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.
Related Careers
| Agricultural Scientist | Anesthesiologist | Assayer |
| Biochemist | Brewer Lab Assistant | Chemical Oceanographer |
| Chemistry Technologist | Clarifying Plant Operator | Clinical Specialist |
| College Professor | Color Development Chemist | Computer Software Engineer |
| Coop Extension Agent | Crime Lab Analyst | Cytotechnologist |
| Dentist | Entomologist | Environmental Health Specialist |
| Environmental Engineer | EPA Inspector | FDA Inspector |
| Fire Protection Engineer | Food Scientist Technician | Forensic Chemist |
| General Surgery Resident | Genetic Counselor | High School Teacher |
| Hospital Administrator | Hydrologist | Industrial Buyer |
| Industrial Hygienist | Lawyer | Metallurgist |
| Medical Technologist | Molecular Biologist | Museum Curator |
| Nurse | Occupational Health Specialist | Occupational Safety Specialist |
| Optometrist | Patent Agent | Perfumer |
| Pharmaceutical Sales Rep | Pharmacist | Physician |
| Planner | Plastics Engineer | Product Developer |
| Product Tester | Psychiatrist | Quality Assurance Manager |
| Radiologist | Risk Manager | Science Lab Technician |
| Scientific Photographer | Senior Report Writer | Soil Scientist |
| Specification Writer | System Analyst | Tissue Technologist |
| Toxicologist | Underwater Technician | Vector Control Assistant |
| Veterinarian | Wastewater Treatment Chemist | Yeast Culture Developer |
Related Skills
| Developing Theories | Science and Math Ability |
| Conducting Research | Reseverance |
| Attending to Data | Analytical Skills |
| Curiosity | Follow Through |
| Utilizing Formula | Perform Experiments |
| Process Data | Observation & Decision Making |
| Work Independently & with Group | Technological Skills |
| Oral & Written Communicaiton | Remain Objective |
Chemistry education majors should also develop skills involving planning an dte ability to adapt teaching methods to the various learning styles of students.
Job & Internship Search Links
USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.
Jobscience.com - lists professional positions in health care and the biomedical sciences.
American Chemical Society - allows members to post resumes and search for chemistry positions nationwide. Go to "Quick Find" and then to Careers & Jobs.
Chemsoc - published by Royal Chemical Society, lists positions for chemist in the United Kingdom.
Career Planning Links
Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.
- Average Pay - Chemists and Materials Scientists - a variety of career information and statistics for chemists.
- Average Pay - Biological Technicians - a variety of career information and statistics for science technicians.
- Average Pay - College and University Faculty - a variety of career information and statistics for college and university faculty.
- Average Pay - Chemical Technicians
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What Can I do with a Major in Chemistry? - CareerThoughts.com has a similar page to this one, which includes career options, expected salary, and job outlook information.
Science Careers - learn about science career news and perspectives, recieve career advices, check out the job market and look at career profiles.
Careers in Science and Engineering - a student career planning guide for science and engineering for grad school and beyond.
PhDs.org - research and find graduate schools, search for jobs in your field and utilize their career specific resources.
American Chemical Society Career Advice
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
Professional Association Links
American Chemical Society - through this site you can learn about salary and employment trends in your field, find a job, learn job search information, attend webinars, further your education and recieve career counciling.
American Academy of Forensic Sciences - a professional association dedicated to the application of the science of law and has great career resources for students and employment.
RSC's Chemical Science Network
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
Miscellaneous Links
Bio View - Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Employment - developer of science equiptment and software for medical institutions, commercial labratories and universities.
Opportunities to Get Involved & Gain Experience
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