Chemistry Careers
Analytical, organic, pharmaceutical, industrial, forensic — every chemistry path.
Chemistry careers run through analytical and quality labs, pharma R&D, industrial process work, materials science, and forensic settings. The bench-vs-management ratio shifts as you move up the ladder.
12 careers in this collection
Grid-Scale Battery Chemist
Growing
Develop next-gen battery chemistries for grid storage
Medicinal Chemist
Growing
Design drug candidates for pharmaceutical programs
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Growing
Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances.
Biochemist
Growing
Research the chemistry of living systems
Organic Chemist
Growing
Design and synthesize organic molecules
Analytical Chemist
Growing
Develop methods to measure and characterize chemicals
Chemical Engineer
Growing
Transform raw materials into useful products through chemical processes
Chemist
Growing
Analyze matter and develop new materials, drugs, and chemical processes
Chemical Plant and System Operators
Growing
Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.
Chemical Technicians
Growing
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Growing
Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products.
Chemist (UK shop)
Growing
UK informal term for a high-street pharmacy worker — usually a dispenser or pharmacy assistant.
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