| AREAS |
EMPLOYERS |
STRATEGIES |
ANALYTICAL
Research
Development
Analysis and Testing
Consulting
Environmental
Forensics |
- Federal, state, and local government
- Federal agencies including National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Manufacturing firms including textile, petroleum, food, electronics, glass, paper, packaging,
machinery, cosmetics, paint, drug, and chemical industries
- Industrial production and inspection agencies
- Research laboratories and organizations
- Environmental protection organizations
- Colleges and universities
|
- Familiarize yourself with federal, state, and local
government job application processes.
- Gain experience in a laboratory setting.
- Develop proficiency with high-tech scientific equipment.
- Take electives in your area of interest.
|
BIOCHEMICAL
Research
Development
Analysis and Testing
Consulting
Quality Control
Medical
Environmental
Industrial Health & Safety
Hospital Administration
|
- Research laboratories and organizations
- Pharmaceutical and medical research firms
- Biotechnology firms
- Plant and animal breeders and growers
- Food processors
- Industrial production and inspection agencies
- Environmental protection organizations
- Federal, state and local government, such as the
Centers for Disease Control
- Colleges and universities
|
- Take additional courses in biology, biochemistry,
molecular biology, genetics, cytology, and
physiology.
- Develop excellent laboratory and computer skills.
- Get involved with undergraduate research with professors.
- Join related professional organizations.
- Complete a related internship with an organization in the area
of your interest.
|
ORGANIC
Research
Development
Analysis and Testing
Quality Control
Consulting |
- Industries related to petroleum, coal, wood
products, plastics, textiles, and food
- Manufacturing firms developing new synthetic
materials and new production processes
- Research organizations
- Federal and state government
- Colleges and universities
|
- Gain additional laboratory and research experience
through internships and summer jobs.
- Get involved with undergraduate research with professors.
|
GEOCHEMISTRY
Environmental Remediation
Research & Development
Analysis & Testing |
- Research laboratories and organizations
- Industries involved in mining, electronics, and synthetic materials
- Federal and state government
- Colleges and universities
|
- Take geology & environmental science
electives.
|
INORGANIC
Research
Analysis and Testing
Quality Control
Consulting |
- Environmental organizations
- Water processing plants
- Natural resources organizations
|
- Choose appropriate coursework to specialize in an area.
- Develop additional laboratory skills and experience.
|
POLYMER CHEMISTRY
Analysis & Testing
Research & Development |
- Industries involving textiles and plastics
|
- Gain research experience through internships, part-time employment,
and summer jobs.
|
PHYSICAL
Research
Development
Analysis and Testing
Quality Control
Consulting |
- Research laboratories and organizations
- Industries involving electrical, nuclear, gas, heat, or light
energy
- Federal government
- Colleges and universities
|
- Take related courses in social sciences and economics.
- Develop strong mathematical background.
|
EDUCATION
Teaching
Research
Administration |
- Private and public secondary schools
- Colleges and universities
|
- Obtain certification/licensing for teaching in public
schools.
- Acquire a master's degree for community college
teaching and a Ph.D. for colleges and
universities.
- Take courses in public speaking.
|
BUSINESS
Technical Sales/Marketing
Pharmaceutical Sales
Management
Consulting
Industrial Quality Control
Research & Development |
- Manufacturing firms
- Drug stores
- Medical/Pharmaceutical supply companies
- Industries including textiles, petroleum, food, electronics,
glass, paper, packaging, machinery, cosmetics, paint, drugs, and
chemicals.
- Agricultural product companies
- Environmental management organizations
- Waste management firms
|
- Obtain a minor in business.
- Develop strong verbal and written communication,
interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Hold leadership positions in campus organizations.
- Join related student organizations, e.g., American
Marketing Association, Financial Management
Association, Public Relations Student Society of America, etc.
|
TECHNICAL
WRITING
Writing
Editing
|
- Research product development departments and organizations
- Publishing firms including books, scientific and research journals,
technical press, large newspapers, and wire services
- Internet sites
|
- Take advanced technical writing courses.
- Develop word processing and desktop publishing skills.
|
LAW
Patent Law
Legislation and Lobbying |
- Manufacturing firms
- Research and development firms
- Law firms
- Private practice
- Environmental agencies
|
- Obtain law degree to become an attorney.
|
INFORMATION
SPECIALISTS/TECHNICAL
LIBRARIES |
- Special libraries
- Research organizations
- Colleges and universities
- Large manufacturing firms, especially chemicals and pharmaceuticals
|
- Obtain master's degree in library and information science.
- Develop computer retrieval skills.
- Join Special Libraries Association, Chemistry Division.
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