Employers of Chemistry Majors
- Chemical manufacturing firms such as those that produce plastics and synthetic materials, soaps, cleaners, paints, industrial chemicals, etc.
- Pharmaceutical companies
- State and local government agencies primarily in health and agriculture
- Federal agencies primarily in the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services and Agriculture
- Research and testing agencies
- Educational institutions
Related Occupations for Chemistry Majors
Some of these occupations may require additional education at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on training and qualifications needed for the specific occupations you are considering consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook, or other career guidance resources. Also, take advantage of the other resources available at the Career Planning Office located on the first floor of the Strom Thurmond Student Center.
- Assayer
- Cytotechnologist
- Occupational Safety Specialist
- Biochemist
- Environmental Health Specialist
- Perfumer
- Brewer
- Lab Assistant
- Fire Protection Engineer
- Pharmaceutical Sales Rep.
- Cepalometric Analyst
- Food Scientist Technician
- Physician
- Chemical Oceanographer
- Forensic Chemist
- Plastics Engineer
- Chemistry Technologist
- Genetic Counselor
- Product Tester
- Clarifying Plant Operator
- Teacher, High School or College
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Color Development Chemist
- Hydrologist
- Risk Manager
- Crime Lab Analyst
- Industrial Hygienist
- Science Lab Technician
- Molecular Biologist
- Soil Scientist
- System Analyst
- Tissue Technologist
- Toxicologist
- Underwater Technician
- Vector Control Assistant
- Wastewater Treatment Chemist
- Yeast Culture Developer
- Water Purification Chemist
Preparing for a Job in Chemistry
- Learn federal, state, and local government job application processes.
- Develop good laboratory skills.
- Gain experience with scientific equipment.
- Take electives in area of interest.
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