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Your Career in Chemistry:
[Presentation subtitle or presenter name]
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How Can These Headlines…
• The search for new cancer medicines continues….
• Scientists puzzle over new methods of detection for
homeland security…
• The need for new materials to make sports equipment last
longer heats up….
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And These Opportunities…
Wanted: Chemical Technician, background in organic synthesis,
computer-aided design Good communication skills required.
Wanted: Analytical Chemist for the federal government, interdisciplinary
background with an emphasis in environmental testing and hazardous
waste and water testing Field work required
Wanted: Materials Scientist, experience with metal alloys and ability to
collaborate with a variety of R&D, commercial and manufacturing functions
a must
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…Help you to find a career?
You are about to find out!
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Your Career in Chemistry:
A Guide to Exploring the
World of Work
in
Chemistry
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Successful Chemists Are:
• Curious
• Problem Solvers
• Good at Math
• Team Players
• Good Communicators
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Where the Jobs Are for
Bachelor’s Degree Chemists:
Source: ACS News, C&EN 2008
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Where the Jobs Are for
Ph.D Degree Chemists:
Source: ACS News, C&EN 2008
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Non-traditional Careers in
Chemistry
• Sales & Marketing
• Patent Law
• Museums
• Banking & Finance
• Science Journalism/Communications
• Chemical Information
• Insurance
• Elected Office
• Public Policy/Regulation
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Planning for a Career in
Chemistry
• Examine your interests
• Establish your goals
• Determine your education needs
• Remain Flexible
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Preparation For a 4-year Degree
Essential Classes
• Chemistry
• Math (4 years)
• English (4 years)
• Biology
• Physics
• Computer Skills or Programming
Optional Classes
• Speech/Public Speaking
• Foreign Language
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Education and Career
Education Level Completed Potential Career
Community College Chemical Technician
Bachelor’s Degree Program ChemistIndustry, Government, High School
Teaching
Graduate or Professional School
Chemist
Industry, Government, Teaching (all levels), Specialized careers (doctor, dentist, lawyer)
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Chemical Technicians
Education Associate of Applied Science degree, in-house training
Skills Sampling/handing chemical materials, analysis, synthesis
Work Environment Research and development labs, analytical labs, manufacturing plants
Responsibilities Operate and maintain equipment in labs and plants, collect samples, analyze materials,
perform experiments
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Bachelor’s Degree Chemists
Education Bachelor’s degree in a chemical science
Skills Chemical analysis, synthesis, interpretation of data, oral and written communication
Work Environment Industrial, government, hospital lab; H.S classroom
Responsibilities Perform experiments, communicate and work with a research team; teach
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Advanced Degree Chemists
Education Master’s, Ph.D degree in chemical science or other professional degree (M.D., J.D.)
Skills Management, experiment design, communication, specialized skills
Work Environment Industrial, government lab; classroom
Responsibilities New product development, manage teams or projects, teach, mentor
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Work Experience
• Summer Jobs
• Cooperative education
• Internship
• Undergraduate Research
• Study/work abroad
Prior Experience B.S. M.S. Ph.D.
Less than 12 months $36.7 $48.0 $75.0
12-36 Months
More than 36 months
Source: ACS News, C&EN 2008
Median annual salaries $ in thousands, 2007 starting salaries
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Hot Jobs
• Biotechnology
• Chemical Business
• Chemistry & Electronics
• Environmental
• Forensic Chemistry
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Interdisciplinary Fields
• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Specialty Chemicals
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