Agricultural and food chemists analyze all aspects of crop and animal production, food safety, quality, nutrition, processing, packaging, and utilization of materials. Learn more »
Bachelor's degree required; Graduate degrees for advanced positions
Applied research and product development involves a blend of science and business by convincing investors that said product will be profitable and can be manufactured cost-effectively. Learn more »
Requirements: Bachelor's degree at minimum
Cheminformatics (sometimes referred to as chemical informatics or chemoinformatics) focuses on storing, indexing, searching, retrieving, and applying information about chemical compounds. Learn more »
Requirements: Graduate degrees; PhD preferred
Enologists primarily manage the fermentation and aging processes that turn grapes into wine as well as overseeing harvesting, bottling and sales.
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Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Environmental health and safety professionals focus on reducing the risk of people developing chemical-related illnesses associated with potentially hazardous chemicals, including lead, asbestos, noise, pesticides, and more.
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Requirements: Bachelor's degree at minimum
Food scientists use their knowledge of life and physical sciences to create better ways of producing, processing, and shipping food or to fulfill a regulatory role that keeps these same activities safe from contamination or other risks. Learn more »
Requirements: Bachelor's degree at minimum; Master's degree or Ph.D. is often necessary
Forensic chemists apply knowledge from diverse disciplines such as chemistry, biology, materials science, and genetics to analyze evidence found at crime scenes or in the bodies of crime suspects. Learn more »
Requirements: Bachelor's degree; Graduate degrees for some advanced positions
Hazardous waste management chemists are an integral part of teams responsible for detecting and identifying chemical pollutants in the air, water, and soil and can also help design techniques that reduce pollution and remediate problems caused by hazardous waste. Learn more »
Requirements: Bachelor's degree at minimum
Laboratory managers oversee the operations of many different types of laboratories, including medical, criminal, research, and research and development labs. Learn more »
Requirements: Bachelor's degree at minimum
Nutritionists are experts in food and nutrition and they can help patients choose the right things to eat, help them plan menus, and advise them on the health effects of certain foods. Learn more »
Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Pharmaceutical laboratory associates perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist. Learn more »
Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Pharmaceutical sales representatives introduce and communicate the benefits of their product portfolio, primarily medicine, to these potential buyers. Learn more »
Requirements: Bachelor's degree ideally in marketing, business, or biosciences
Toxicologists study the safety and biological effects of drugs, chemicals, agents, and other substances on living organisms. They develop methods to determine harmful effects, the dosages that cause those effects, and safe exposure limits.
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Requirements: Bachelor's degree; Graduate degrees for some advanced positions
Tribologist study friction, wear, and lubrication because the function of many mechanical, electromechanical, and biological systems depends on the appropriate friction and wear values. Learn more »
Requirements: Bachelor's degree required; Certifications/graduate degrees for advanced positions
