Chemist
Mixing chemicals is fun!
What do we do?
Chemists evaluate the physical and chemical properties of various organic and inorganic substances. We do this so that we can investigate the applications to medicines and other industries to try to help make vaccines for diseases.
What do I need?
To become a chemist you must have a masters or a Ph.D. in science. You must also have training before you start your job.
Colleges you can attend to become a chemist.
California Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Texas--Austin
How much does it pay?
Salary- $51,304
Number of jobs in 2012- 96,200
Job outlook for 2020- 6%
Jobs in 2020- 101,600