American Chemical Society Your Career in Chemistry Michael

American Chemical Society Your Career in Chemistry: [Michael W. Justik CHEM 400 – Fall 2016]

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…. American Chemical Society

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. American Chemical Society

…Help you to find a career? You are about to find out! American Chemical Society 4

Your Career in Chemistry: A Guide to Exploring the World of Work in Chemistry American Chemical Society

Successful Chemists Are: • Curious • Problem Solvers • Good at Math • Team Players • Good Communicators American Chemical Society 6

Where the Jobs Are for Bachelor’s Degree Chemists: Source: ACS News, C&EN 2008 American Chemical Society 7

Where the Jobs Are for Ph. D. Degree Chemists: Source: ACS News, C&EN 2008 American Chemical Society 8

Non-traditional Careers in Chemistry • Sales & Marketing • Patent Law • Museums • Banking & Finance • Science Journalism/Communications • Chemical Information • Insurance • Elected Office • Public Policy/Regulation American Chemical Society 9

Planning for a Career in Chemistry • Examine your interests • Establish your goals • Determine your education needs • Remain Flexible American Chemical Society 10

Preparation For a 4 -year Degree Essential Classes Optional Classes • Chemistry • Speech/Public Speaking • Math (4 years) • Foreign Language • English (4 years) • Biology • Physics • Computer Skills or Programming American Chemical Society 11

Education and Career Education Level Completed Potential Career High School Chemical Technician Community College Chemical Technician Chemist Bachelor’s Degree Program Industry, Government, High School Teaching Chemist Graduate or Professional School American Chemical Society Industry, Government, Teaching (all levels), Specialized careers (doctor, dentist, lawyer) 12

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 American Chemical Society 13

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 American Chemical Society 14

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 American Chemical Society 15

Work Experience • Summer Jobs • Undergraduate Research • Cooperative education • Study/work abroad • Internship Prior Experience B. S. M. S. Ph. D. Less than 12 months $36. 7 $48. 0 $75. 0 $38. 6 $47. 0 $70. 0 $40. 0 $64. 0 $60. 0 12 -36 Months More than 36 months Source: ACS News, C&EN 2008 Median annual salaries $ in thousands, 2007 starting salaries American Chemical Society 16

Hot Jobs • Biotechnology • Hazardous Waste Management • Chemical Business • Interdisciplinary Fields • Chemistry & Electronics • Materials Science • Environmental • Nanotechnology • Forensic Chemistry • Specialty Chemicals American Chemical Society 17

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