CAREER IN CHEMISTRY

1. A CHEMISTRY PROFESSOR works in an elementary, middle or high school, university and teaches chemistry to their students. The early exposure to studying chemistry can affect students' desire to learn more and perhaps pursue chemistry as a career field of their own. These teachers develop l and provide tutoring and personal instruction to their students and encourages them to take research.

2. CHEMICAL TECHNICIAN works in a lab with chemists, assisting with research and helping conduct experiments. They set up equipment, clean the lab, prepare chemicals and compile charts and graphs for the final report. Their role is to assist in the activities of chemists and chemical engineers in the lab. Their entry-level responsibilities can complement and enhance the learning of a bachelor's or master's program in chemistry.

 3. An AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIST or a FOOD SCIENTIST, works with farmers and agricultural companies to observe crops and livestock production. Conducting basic research about the behavior of these elements on a farm or agricultural space, the scientist then shares their findings and makes recommendations about improving the efficiency and safety of the operations. They use their understanding of chemistry to analyze the makeup of the chemicals used in agriculture or with livestock and the soil where crops grow.

4. FORENSIC CHEMISTS work in law enforcement, analyzing evidence found at crime scenes. They typically examine non-biological evidence to match it to known substances. For example, they would test dirt or found liquids to provide information about a crime scene.They typically work in labs and run tests on samples that other members of law enforcement who are at the crime scene collect. Forensic Chemist follow strict policies to ensure that the samples are accurate. Their projects are often time-sensitive, so they require multitasking and prioritization skills.

5. An ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST monitors the health and elements of soil, water and other environmental features. They also work to prevent climate change and reduce the harmful effects of human activities on the environment. They can work onsite in an ecosystem, collecting samples and making observations.Environmental scientists also work in labs, using lab equipment to evaluate samples, set up research and make observations. Environmental scientists work for academic institutions, government organizations, consulting businesses, nonprofits, corporations and conservationist organizations.

6. A BIOCHEMIST is an individual who studies the chemical processes of living things. Their research includes chemical and biological theories and focuses on cell development, growth, heredity and disease. Most biochemists are academics, meaning they work with or for universities and academic institutions that fund their research.Depending on the project, they develop research projects, apply for grants and conduct experiments in teams of other biochemists or additional scientific fields. They publish their findings and provide peer reviews of further research in their field.

7. A TOXICOLOGIST is a chemist who studies the effect of chemicals on humans and animals. They may work in various industries, testing water supplies and food or tissue samples to test for evidence of toxins. Toxicologists test environmental factors, such as the level of toxic material in specific products or water sources.They also provide recommendations for products safe from toxins or ways to minimize toxins in the environment. They can collect samples, analyze them in labs, draw conclusions and write reports about their findings.

8. A MEDICAL SCIENTIST is an individual who studies diseases, including causes and treatments. They may work for universities, government organizations, nonprofits and pharmaceutical companies.They study diseases, including how people contract diseases, how diseases grow and how they affect the human body, and search for treatments that minimize damage. Medical scientists work in labs, write research papers, publish their research and present it to the medical community.

9.A PHARMACOLOGIST is responsible for developing new drugs for pharmaceutical companies. They research the effects of chemicals on body parts and systems, such as the circulatory, reproductive or lymphatic systems.Pharmacologists can work in a clinical setting with patients and monitor the effects of new drugs in clinical trials. They can also work in an experimental lab environment and focus on the creation and testing of new medications.

10. A MATERIALS SCIENTIST is an individual who studies the chemical composition of man-made materials like glass, rubber, ceramic, polymers and metals. Materials scientists work in a laboratory to study and evaluate how to strengthen these materials so people can use them more broadly.They also create new materials, taking some of the same chemical structures from known materials to fit their purposes. They create and test these materials to make sure they're safe for use. Materials scientists then record their findings and publish them in scientific journals.

11. CHEMICAL ENGINEERS evaluate methods of turning chemicals into marketable and usable products. They help create products for various industries, such as cleaning products, clothing dyes, fertilizers and petrochemicals. Using their understanding of chemistry and market needs, they analyze products to ensure efficient production methods.They typically work in the research and development or manufacturing department of a chemical production company, such as a pharmaceutical or plastic manufacturing company. Chemical engineers also ensure that all transportation and handling of chemicals are safe and within local and federal regulations.