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Chemistry: More than just white coats
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Numeracy
Practical skills
Problem solving
Communication skills
ICT skills Teamworking skills
Some careers using chemistry
analytical chemist
atmospheric chemist
chemical engineer
clinical biochemist
cosmetic scientist
crystallographer
environmental chemist
forensic chemist
formulation chemist
health and safety adviser
marine chemist
medical laboratory scientist
process chemist
research and development chemist
pharmaceutical chemist
instrumentation technician
materials scientist
nuclear scientist
biochemist
biotechnologist
food scientist
molecular biologist
toxicologist
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Using your skills outside the laboratory
accountant
science teacher
computer programmer
university lecturer
lawyer
manager
patent attorney
journalist
science writer
technical sales executive
computer systems analyst
marketing and sales manager
civil servant
doctor
vet
dentist
information scientist
photographer
Career profiles
Lab chemist
Teacher
Patent attorney
Marketing
Profiles on the web
In profileLab chemist
Research chemists explore
and invent new products and
processes”“
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One type of lab chemist is a medicinal chemist.
As a medicinal chemist, I use my knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry and physiology to find solutions to health-related problems. My everyday work involves: synthesizing new drugs for
treating disease synthesizing test compounds,
forwarding them to biologists for screening and using the results to decide on my next step
working at the cutting edge of drug discovery.
I am sometimes in the office, sometimes in the lab and occasionally at conferences. The work is very varied and no two days are ever the same.
My qualificationsMChem in Medicinal Chemistry.
Every day is different
– a stimulating and
demanding career
In profileTeacher
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My work really is never the same two days in a row – every day is unique.
My main tasks include:• preparing and teaching
chemistry lessons• marking and assessing
work• managing the science
department, liaising with the heads of other departments and monitoring standards achieved by staff and students
• supporting teachers and technicians
• administration (and inevitably discipline).
My qualificationsBSc honours degree in Chemistry. PhD in Chemistry.PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) in Chemistry and Science.
In profilePatent attorney
As well as technical
knowledge, good
communication skills
are vital”
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My qualificationsBSc (double honours) degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry.PhD in Bio-organic Chemistry.Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property. Patent Agents’ Practice, advanced level examination. European Qualifying Exams (to become a European Patent Attorney).
I wanted a career that would draw on my science background and would also make use of my good communication skills.
Working as a patent attorney is challenging and uses all my skills.
I am involved in: • providing protection for
inventions by writing and prosecuting patent applications
• liaising with inventors from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
• advising clients on their patent strategy.
In profileMarketing project manager
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“A chemical science
qualification is a good
training for a career in
marketing; employers
value the key skills of
numeracy, problem solving
and communication that are
an integral part of all
chemistry courses
My qualificationsMasters degree in Chemical Engineering. Advanced Certificate in Marketing from the CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing). Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the CIM.
Marketing is about identifying the needs and goals of a customer and producing a product that satisfies those criteria.
My job involves:• market research, product
design and pricing• promotion and
distribution of the final product
• working with people in different countries and coordinating activities across departments.
Every day brings different challenges!
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