Professions in Chemistry

CAREERS FOR CHEMISTRY MAJORS

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  • Occupational Outlook Handbook Online
  • Physical Sciences Jobs in the Federal Government
  • Chemistry Major Page

    Please Take Note: Occupations may require additional education and/or experience. 

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    DOE Scholars Program:
    The DOE Scholars Program will provide students and recent graduates with experiences and training that will prepare and motivate them to pursue careers with DOE. Explore the possibilties in: travel, individual development, research opportunities, scholarships, fellowships, internships. 

    Following are some job titles that are accessible to Chemistry Majors:

    Job titles with an asterisk (*) have web sites to the left.Agricultural Scientist
    Assayer
    Biochemist
    Brewer Lab Assistant
    Cepalometric Analyst
    Chemical Engineer*
    Chemical Oceanographer
    Chemistry Technologist
    Clarifying Plant Operator
    College Professor
    Color Development Chemist
    Crime Lab Analyst
    Criminologist
    Cytotechnologist
    Environmental Health Specialist
    Fire Protection Engineer
    Food/Drug Inspector*
    Food Scientist Technician*
    Forensic Chemist
    Genetic Counselor
    Geochemist
    High School Teacher
    Hospital Administrator
    Hydrologist
    Industrial Hygienist
    Materials Scientist
    Medical Librarian
    Molecular Biologist
    Occupational Safety Specialist
    Perfumer
    Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
    Physician
    Plastics Engineer
    Product Tester
    Quality Assurance Chemist
    Risk Manager
    Science Lab Technician
    Soil Scientist
    System Analyst
    Tissue Technologist
    Toxicologist
    Underwater Technician
    Vector Control Assistant
    Veterinarian
    Wastewater Treatment Specialist
    Water Purification Chemist
    Yeast Culture Development Specialis

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