Chemist
By Maddie Falkenberg
No, this trick won't work... How on earth are you ever going to explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological phenomenon as first love? -Albert Einstein
Basic Information
- Analyze substances
- Create or work on new substances
- Make models
- Measure properties of objects
- Work in a lab or in the field
- Many different kinds of chemists
- Degree (bachelors) in chemistry or similar field
- Must have a creating mind for solving issues
- Most work at state facilities
- Good paying job
Pros
- $75,00-$125,000 per year
- Many options of specialties
- Can help find cures to diseases
Cons
- Slow job growth
- Large competition market
- May need extra schooling for a higher paying job
What do you need to be successful in this career?
Take these classes;
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biotechnology
College
- Biology
- Calculus
- Statistics
What colleges can I attend to earn a degree for Chemistry?
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI
3400 S 43rd St, Milwaukee, WI
(414)-382-600
PROS
close to home
no out of state tuition
located in a quiet area of town
CONS
cannot live at home
must pay for housing
Marian University
Fond du Lac, WI
45 S National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI
(920)-923-7600
PROS
close to home
don't have to pay for housing]
driving distance
CONS
must drive everyday
cost
Trinidad State
Located in Trinidad, CO
600 Prospect St, Trinidad, CO
(719)-846-5011
PROS
get away from home
live on campus
CONS
out of state tuition
long drive to campus
Professional organizations for my career
ACS (American Chemistry Society)
Address: 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
USA
Phone:(800) 227-5558 (US)
Directors: president@acs.org
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Address:Bureau of Labor Statistics
Postal Square Building
2 Massachusetts Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20212-0001
Phone:(202) 691-5200
http://stats.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/chemists-and-materials-scientists.htm
Are you interested in a career in Chemistry?
Job advertisement
Do you like experimenting with awesome things? Or like using the scientific method? Then you should contact us about a future job in the chemistry field!
Pay between $18.43 and $45.73 per day from entry to experienced
To be eligible you must work 40 or more hours per week, be okay with working inside often, have a Doctoral degree or a Master's degree for most jobs, and be up for having to compete for a job opportunity
If you are interested in this job, call
(800)-227-5558 or send in a resume to 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036