DESCRIPTION [Top]
Chemistry is the science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and the changes they undergo. Some areas of chemistry include inorganic and organic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry. UNCG offers a BS in Chemistry, a BS in Biochemistry, and a BS in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry. The BA also is offered for those who wish to pursue teacher certification or plan to enter medicine or dentistry. For more information on these majors contact Dr. Jerry Walsh in room 421 of the New Science Building.
CAREER IDEAS [Top]
Agronomist
Air Pollution Analyst
Anesthesiologist
Biochemist
Ceramic Engineer
Chemist
Chemical Engineer
Chemistry Technologist
Crime Laboratory Analyst
Dentist
Dietician
Ecologist
Environmental Scientist
Air Pollution Analyst
Anesthesiologist
Biochemist
Ceramic Engineer
Chemist
Chemical Engineer
Chemistry Technologist
Crime Laboratory Analyst
Dentist
Dietician
Ecologist
Environmental Scientist
Food
and Drug Inspector
Food Technologist
Geneticist
Geologist
Hydrologist
Industrial Health Engineer
Laboratory Technician
Medical Technologist
Metallurgist
Nuclear Scientist
Nutritionist
Occupational Safety and Health
Inspector
Food Technologist
Geneticist
Geologist
Hydrologist
Industrial Health Engineer
Laboratory Technician
Medical Technologist
Metallurgist
Nuclear Scientist
Nutritionist
Occupational Safety and Health
Inspector
Pharmacist
Pharmaceutical Sales
Representative
Physical Chemist
Physician
Safety Engineer
Sanitarian
Teacher (HS/College)
Technical Writer
Toxicologist
Veterinarian
Pharmaceutical Sales
Representative
Physical Chemist
Physician
Safety Engineer
Sanitarian
Teacher (HS/College)
Technical Writer
Toxicologist
Veterinarian
WORK SETTINGS [Top]
Aerospace
& Components Firms
Airlines
Agricultural & Conservation Organizations
Atomic Energy Firms
Beverage Companies
Drug & Chemical Companies
Educational Institutions
Electric Light & Power Services
Engineering Firms
Equipment Companies (Auto, Electric,
Industrial, Mechanical, Photo)
Food Processing Companies
Airlines
Agricultural & Conservation Organizations
Atomic Energy Firms
Beverage Companies
Drug & Chemical Companies
Educational Institutions
Electric Light & Power Services
Engineering Firms
Equipment Companies (Auto, Electric,
Industrial, Mechanical, Photo)
Food Processing Companies
Fuel and Fuel Dealerships
Furniture Companies
Glass Production Companies
Gov't (FDA, Defense, Interior, Health)
Hospitals
Manufacturing & Processing Companies
Medical Services
Medical/Technical Libraries
Medical Laboratories
Metal Product Companies
Mining Companies
Paper Companies
Furniture Companies
Glass Production Companies
Gov't (FDA, Defense, Interior, Health)
Hospitals
Manufacturing & Processing Companies
Medical Services
Medical/Technical Libraries
Medical Laboratories
Metal Product Companies
Mining Companies
Paper Companies
Pipeline
Transportation Companies
Professional and Technical Journals
Public Services
Publishing Companies
Railroads
Research & Consulting Organizations
Sanitary Services
Tire & Rubber Companies
Transportation/Trucking
Professional and Technical Journals
Public Services
Publishing Companies
Railroads
Research & Consulting Organizations
Sanitary Services
Tire & Rubber Companies
Transportation/Trucking
USEFUL WEBSITES [Top]
The American Society of Forensic Sciences
Chemistry job search site
JobSpectrum from the American Chemical Society
MonsterTRAK(log under UNCG)
Triangle Jobs: news about current job market and major companies in and around the Research Triangle area. Browse over 2000 high-tech jobs.
Raleigh Jobs Index Online,
Science Careers: comprehensive databases to search for jobs, career interests, employer profiles, career fairs and job descriptions
Chemistry internships at Pfizer
Job search engine for chemistry
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