Chemistry: Jobs in Chemistry

Have you wondered...

• What do chemists and materials scientists do in their day-to-day work lives?
• How much do they get paid,and what types of skills are essential?
• Are there job possibilities I might not have considered?

The Occupational Outlook Handbook(opens in a new tab) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics offers answers.

This 23-page Resume Preparation Guide (PDF)(opens in a new tab) from the American Chemical Society offers tips for those seeking employment in fields related to chemistry. The guide addresses the types of information that should be included in a resume and how best to describe professional, educational, and volunteer experiences.

American Chemical Society

• ACS Job Listings(opens in a new tab)
• Career Resources from ACS(opens in a new tab) (membership required)

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

• ASBMB Featured Job Listings(opens in a new tab)
• Career Paths in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology(opens in a new tab)(opens in a new tab)

HigherEdJobs.com

• Chemistry Jobs in Higher Education(opens in a new tab)
• Biochem and Molecular Biology Jobs in Higher Education(opens in a new tab)

Royal Society of Chemistry

• Career Guidance from RSC(opens in a new tab)
• RSC Chemistry World Job Listings (UK)(opens in a new tab)

Additional Resources for Opportunities in Chemistry-Related Fields
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• Chronicle of Higher Education Job Listings(opens in a new tab)
• Organic Chemistry Job Listings (North America)(opens in a new tab)

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