Anyone who has a chemistry degree but using it in the non traditional career field?

Question

HI, I WOULD LIKE TO INTERVIEW SOMEONE OVER THE INTERNET OR POSSIBLY THE PHONE FOR MY RESEARCH PROJECT. FOR MY CHEMISTRY CLASS I AM TO INTERVIEW SOMEONE WHO HAS A CHEMISTRY DEGREE BUT HAS A NON TRADITIONAL CAREER. WOULD YOU PLEASE ALLOW ME TO ASK ABOUT 6 QUESTIONS. THANKS

1. What attracted you to the field?
2. Describe a typical day on the job. 3. What personal attributes, skills, and qualifications are needed to be successful?
4. What are the satisfactions and disappointments in your job?
5. What are the possible career paths and salaries at various levels?
6. If you had a choice, would you still enter this field? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Ph.D., organic chemistry, the University of Iowa. Account executive, New York public relations agency. Magazine reporter, stories about chemical science and industry.