Careers in Chemistry
What can I do with this major?
Sample job titles of CSB/SJU Chemistry alums:
Chemical Purchasing | Research Specialist | Chemical Specialist | Sales Representative |
Biochemist | Teacher | Laboratory Manager | Clinical Chemist |
Physician | Professor | Product Development Chemist | Veterinarian |
Engineering Manager | Judge | Organic Chemist | Technical Coordinator |
Actuary Manager | Opthalmologist | Radiologist | Research Chemist |
Dentist | Pharmacist | Engineer | Programmer-Computer |
Student Spotlights:
- Carla Saunders '14 (Chemistry), Undergraduate Research, MN
- Hieu Van '16 (Biochemistry), Cancer Research Summer Fellow, University of CO Cancer Center
Alum Spotlights:
- Felicia Burns '13 (Chemistry & French), Ph.D program – Organic Chemistry, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
- Ellen Dean '14 (Chemistry), 3M, Saint Paul, MN
- Brian Hansen '06 (Biochemistry), Internal Medicine Physician, HealthEast, St. Paul, MN
- Emma Johnson '16 (Chemistry), Chemistry Teacher, West Contra Costa Unified School District, Richmond, CA
- Matt Lerick '16 (Chemistry), Public Health Associate, Centers for Disease Control, Chicago, IL
- Kimberly (Switlick) Prose '99 (Chemistry), Public Health and International Development Specialist, Deloitte Consulting
To explore more of what CSB/SJU alums are doing with this major, visit the XPD Resource Centers and check out the Alum Career Network database.
Links for Chemistry majors:
- CSB/SJU Chemistry Department Homepage
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- American Chemical Society
- ChemIndustry.com
- Kelly Scientific-science related staffing
- Aerotek-science related staffing
- Medical-Related
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Dental Association
- American Medical Schools
Jobs/Undergraduate Research
Visit CSB/SJU XPD for further information about major selection and career exploration. Career coaches and student career assistants are available to assist you as you research personal interests, values, and skills.