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 What
kind of careers will be available to you when you graduate
with a bachelor's degree in chemistry? The answers depend
on your interest and where you hope to work. If you wish
to work in the region near your college or university, the
career
services office at your institution should be an excellent
source of information. But think broadly: while a local
specialty chemicals plant is a possibility, you should consider
others as well.
Below is a partial list of industries that employ chemists
in many different roles:
Chemical Manufacturing
- Agricultural chemicals and pesticides
- Paper/moldings/extrudates
- Biotechnology
- Petroleum and petrochemicals
- Electronic
- Metals/Ceramics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Fibers/Textiles/Films
- Polymers
- Materials
- Specialty Chemicals
- Aerospace
- Computers
- Appliances
- Communications
- Automotive
- Sporting
Chemical Testing Analysis
- Archaeology/Anthropology
- Environmental testing
- Art conservation
- Forensics
- Clinical/Diagnostic testing
- Waste analysis and treatment
Food, Personal, and Consumer Products
- Cosmetics and fragrances
- Paints, pigments, dyes, inks
- Food Manufacture
- soaps and Detergents
- Packaging
Chemical Expertise
- Education
- Publication
- Law
- Public Service
- National Defense
Chemists in these industries perform many different tasks.
Many work in research and development in laboratories, pilot
plants, etc.
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