I just finished my degree in Chemistry and I havent a clue what area of chemistry to go into. I like variation, and the thought of being in the lab day after day does not appeal to me. Id like to get to work outside perhaps too if that were possible, and work independently. Do you know of, or work youself in an field of chemistry that would be suitable to me???
2006-11-27 01:15:35 · 20 answers · asked by Sadbh 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
you don't say if you're in US or UK or somewhere else - your choices depend on that. In UK you will not be able to get into forensic work without a specialist degree, probably doctorate level, whereas in the US I understand that you can.
What about some sort of environmental chemistry work? That at least uses your degree and gets you outdoors, too...monitoring etc obviously needs to take place outside!
A chemistry degree should show employers that you are numerate so there are many avenues of employment open. My students often go on to work in teaching, lab management, sales, hospital and other labs, chemical production and analysis, environmental monitoring etc but have also gone into actuarial work, statistical analysis and even working in science centres.
Good luck!
2006-11-27 08:43:43 · answer #1 · answered by drjaycat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if research really isn't your thing, then there's teaching, sales (chemicals or equiptment) and forensics to start with all of which use your degree. You could also see if you can get a job testing water or air pollution levels if you get in at the field work end then you'll get out and about a lot check out the environment ageny or charities.
Of course you could always branch out into something completely different there is nothing forcing you to work as a chemist. A lot of different companies look for the precision and analytical thinking which a science degree helps to develop.
It is worth going to the careers centre at your university and discussing it with them.
Good luck with your job search.
2006-11-27 02:40:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ellie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't like being in the lab day after day you chose the wrong area to get a degree in. I can think of very few jobs that require a degree in chemistry that also allow you to get out of the lab. The only thing I can think of is hazardous waste disposal. I'm sure there are others but that is all I can think of now.
2006-11-27 02:08:51 · answer #3 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You had at least 4 years of Chem and now you don't want to do what Chem majors do? Nothing about cosmetics, drug manufacturing, the plastics or petro-chemical industries, or even the food industry interests you? You may be good with chemistry but if nothing about it interests you, you probably shouldn't be in it for a living. Go back to school and get a Pharmacology degree. You'll be able to use you chem background and won't be in labs at all.
2006-11-27 01:37:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you like money Sales Department in a big chemical's company is for you. You can travel, meet people and you should know a lot of chemistry to address the questions of suitable customers.
Hope it helps!
Good luck!
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2016-12-10 16:56:59 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know of a way you can work 40 hours a week and make anywhere from 70-120k using your background in chemistry. Work for the US govt....
2006-11-27 01:25:43 · answer #7 · answered by Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly do anything which gives you satisfaction and happiness; money doesn't matter.
Don't go for money; do some special so that money will follow you.
In chemistry you can go for research & development section,
you can become good teacher, lab instructor,etc.
2006-11-27 01:29:10 · answer #8 · answered by bhupendra h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What about teaching, some schools offer the graduate teachet programme, where you get paid for training, all beit not as much as the teachers, but that changes after twelve months.
2006-11-27 01:28:07 · answer #9 · answered by Hendo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local EPA office for a field tech job traveling around testing sites and such.
2006-11-27 01:24:44 · answer #10 · answered by Derek 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋