Chemistry and Biochemistry
CSU, Chico Catalog Description
Some graduates with Chemistry and Biochemistry degrees have pursued one or more of the following occupations:
- Agricultural Scientist
- Analytical Chemist
- Biochemist
- Biotechnology Occupations
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemical Mixer
- Chemical Plant and Systems Operator
- Chemical Technician
- Clinical Chemistry Technologist
- Dentist
- Environmental Compliance Inspector
- Environmental Health Specialist
- Environmental Scientist
- Food Chemist
- Food and Drug Inspector
- Forensic Science Technician
- Geochemist
- Chemical Manufacturer
- Industrial Manager
- Inorganic Chemist
- Laboratory Assistant
- Macromolecular Chemist
- Medical Technologist
- Materials Scientist
- Nutritionist
- Occupational Safety Specialist
- Organic Chemist
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacologist
- Physical Chemist
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Radiopharmacist
- Science Technician
- Soil Scientist
- Technical Writer
- Toxicologist
- Veterinary Technician
- Water Treatment Chemist
Important:
- Typically co-curricular activities, work experience and/or internships are essential (in addition to earning a college degree) to be competitive in the job market upon graduation.
- Some occupations may require advanced degrees and/or training (check with the Career Center regarding your target occupations).
- Please visit the Career Center (SSC 270) early in your college experience to get ideas on how to build your resume.
The Career Center recommends the following websites for researching occupational titles:
- U.S. Department of Labor(opens in new window)
- O*NET Online(opens in new window)
- California Occupational Guide(opens in new window)
- Google(opens in new window)
- Wikipedia(opens in new window)
Research Job Openings:
Additional Internet Sites:
- CSU, Chico Department of Chemistry Homepage
- National Science Foundation(opens in new window)
- American Association for Clinical Chemistry(opens in new window)
- American Chemical Society(opens in new window)
- Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education(opens in new window)
- The American Society of Safety Engineers(opens in new window)