what to do with a chemistry major
| Job Titles |
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| Agricultural Scientist |
Food & Drug Inspector |
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative |
| Analytical Chemist |
Food Scientist Technician |
Pharmacologist |
| Atmospheric Chemist |
Forensic Chemist |
Physical Chemist |
| Biochemist |
Genetic Counselor |
Physician |
| Brewer Lab Assistant Nutritionist |
Geochemist |
Plastics Engineer |
| Cell Research Chemist |
High School Teacher |
Product Tester |
| Cepalometric Analyst |
Hazardous Waste Manager |
Production Chemist |
| Chemical Oceanographer |
Hydrologist |
Quality Assurance Manager |
| Chemistry Technologist |
Industrial Hygienist |
Radio Chemist |
| Chemical Mixer |
Industrial Manager |
Research |
| Clarifying Plant Operation |
Inorganic Chemist |
Risk Manager |
| Clinical Chemist |
Materials Scientist |
Science Information Specialist |
| College Professor |
Metallurgist |
Science Lab Technician |
| Color Development Chemist |
Medical Technologist |
Soil Chemist |
| Cosmetics Chemist |
Milling Scientist |
Soil Scientist |
| Crime Lab Analyst |
Molecular Endocrinologist |
Tissue Technologist |
| Cytologist |
Nano Technology Chemist |
Toxicologist |
| Dentist |
Nuclear Medical Technologist |
Underwater Technician |
| Environmental Health Specialist |
Occupational Safety Specialist |
Vector Control Assistant |
| Enzymes Chemist |
Organic Chemist |
Wastewater Treatment Chemist |
| Fire Protection Engineer |
Paint/Ink Chemist |
Water Purification Chemist |
| Food Chemist |
Perfumer |
Yeast Culture Developer |
*Careers mentioned above are a sample of job titles.
Some careers may require additional education and training.
| Personal Characteristics to be Successful |
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| Accurate |
Disciplined |
Innovative |
| Analytical |
Efficient |
Patient |
| Communicative |
Energetic |
Persistent |
| Computer literate |
Honest |
Resilient |
| Creative |
Independent |
Responsible |
| Curious |
Industrious |
Self-motivated |
| Workplace Skills |
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| Analyze manpower requirements |
Design and conduct tests and experiments |
Perceive cause and effect of relationship |
| Anticipate and solve problems |
Develop new materials and compounds |
Possess excellent mind for math and science |
| Classify/organize/systematize material |
Develop theories |
Supervise or manage projects |
| Collect data |
Evaluate/review information system utilization |
Utilize formulas |
| Conduct research |
Oral and written communication |
Work independently and in groups |
| Decision-making ability |
Perform experiments |
Work with the newest technology, systems and
work processes |
Sources:
University of North
Carolina-Wilmington, Career Services (What can I do with a major in...)
Web site (visited July 2006):
http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/index.htm
Creighton University, Career
Services Web site (visited July 2006):
http://www.creighton.edu/careerservices/careerexploration/careersrelatedmajors.html
Vocational Biographies
(1999). Cell Research Chemist (Series C, Vol. 1 #2) Sauk Centre, MN:
Vocational Biographies, Inc.
Johnson County Community
Center. Web site (visited October 2007):
http://www.jccc.edu
