Chemistry

Career Reference Collection

Click on a book title to locate its IUCAT record (IUCAT is the library's online catalog).

• Career Management for Chemists: A Guide to Success in a Chemistry Career

  An in-depth look at a chemist's career, including what its like to be part of the scientific community, joining associations and societies, attending and presenting at conferences, and publishing in scientific journals.

• Great Jobs for Chemistry Majors

  Provides an overview of chemical opportunities (academic, federal government, pharmaceutical, etc.) along with personal anecdotes and "day in the life" examples.

• Opportunities in Chemistry Careers

  Defines chemistry and its specialties. Gives personal qualities for success in the field and tips for getting a job.

Online Resources

To simultaneously search the websites listed below, Search the Chemistry Page with the search box at the bottom of the page.

• What Can I Do With a Major In...? Chemistry

  From Academic & Career Information Center at Kansas State University. Provides links to associations/professional organizations, information centers, and career opportunities in chemistry.

• American Chemical Society Career Page

  Provides tips for managing a job search and checklists for what a chemist should consider before accepting a job.

• Chemistry & Engineering News: Chemjobs

  Online classifieds from Chemistry & Engineering News. Job seekers can post their resume and access job listings, while employers can post jobs and view resumes.

• Chemistry at IU

  Information about the Chemistry department at Indiana Unviversity Bloomington.

• Job Resource Center

  From IU's Chemistry Department, a service for college students and recent graduates who are looking for entry level jobs, internships, and other opportunities. Sign up and post your resume to receive invitations from employers or search 150,000+ jobs from over 25,000 top employers.

• Organic Chemistry Jobs Worldwide

  Browse job openings around the world for medical and synthetic organic chemists.  Also provides links to other resources.

• What Can I Do With an Undergraduate Degree in Chemistry?

  Includes skills, sample job titles, and areas of employment for chemistry undergraduates.

Additional Resources

Chemistry majors may also wish to view the Animal Science, Education, and Science web pages.

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