What Can I do with a Major in Chemistry or Biochemistry?

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What Can I do with a Major in Chemistry or Biochemistry?

Real jobs for college graduates who major in chemistry or biochemistry.

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Job titles for graduates with chemistry or biochemistry degrees:

Analytical Chemist
Associate Chemist
Bench Chemist
Biochemist
Chemical Engineer
Clinical Technician/Specialist
Color Development Chemist
Conservation Officer
Drug Application Reviewer
Energy Conservation Technician
Environmental Inspector
Environmental Technician
EPA Inspector
FDA Inspector
Fiber Technologist
Fire Protection Engineer
Food Scientist/Technologist
Forensic Chemist
Forensic Scientist (Crime Lab Assistant)
Genetic Engineer
Geochemist
Laboratory Equipment Salesperson
Laboratory Research Assistant
Laboratory Technician
Medical Technologist
Metallurgical Engineer
Molecular Biologist
Natural Resource Manager
Patent Engineer/Agent
Patent Examiner
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Pharmacy Technician
Petroleum Research Assistant
Pollution Control Technician
Polymer Chemist
Product Chemist, Junior
Product Development Manager
Quality Control Technician
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Science Writer
Teacher, Science
Toxicologist
Water Purification Chemist
Water/Waste Plant Technician

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