SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Design and conduct experiments
- Make projections from data
- Engage in ethical practice
- Utilize laboratory equipment
- Critical and inferential thinking
- Strong mathematical skills
- Remain objective
- Ability to form qualitative and quantitative conclusions
- Effective at written and oral presentations
- Develop theories
- Organize, analyze and interpret scientific data
- Explain ideas clearly and concisely
- Ability to search electronic databases
- Proficiency in scientific literature searches
- Prepare statistical reports and utilize statistical tests to predict outcomes
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Analytical Chemist
- Anesthesiologist
- Bacteriologist
- Biochemistry Technologist
- Bioinformatics
- Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biostatistician
- Biotechnologist
- Clinical Biochemist
- Cosmetic Industry
- Cytologist
- Education
- Enzymology
- Epidemiologist
- Food & Drug Inspector
- Food Scientist
- Forensic Scientist
- Genetic Engineering
- Government
- Grant Writer
- Health Policy Consultant
- Immunologist
- Industrial Chemist
- Information Scientist/Patent Agent
- Laboratory Technician
- Microbiologist
- Molecular Biologist
- Perfumer
- Pharmacist
- Physician
- Physiologist
- Proteomics
- Technical Writer
- Toxicologist
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- Veterinary Medicine
- Virologist
Further Resources
Careerspace Resources
- Careerspace Website - Extensive career development and work search information including tools, links, strategies and assessments.
- Trent University Student Job Board - Look for on- and off-campus opportunities.
- Career Resources on myTrent - Access the following resources through myTrent>Support>Careerspace
- Career Cruising and TypeFocus - Free self-assessments that connect your interests and personality to your career.
- My World Abroad - Provides information, strategies, and tips for anyone considering going abroad for work, study or travel.
- Career Counselling and Résumé Critiques - Get feedback in a one-on-one appointment.
- Career and Work Search Workshops - Register through the Events Calendar
- Events and Fairs - Your opportunity to meet and network with employers and recruiters on campus.
Professional Associations & Societies
Professional associations and societies can be effective exploration resources as they provide information about careers, job boards, events and professional development opportunities. These groups can be used for networking, so become familiar with them!
- Canadian Society of Molecular Biosciences
- Biochemical Society
- Association of the Chemical Profession of Ontario
- Chemical Institute of Canada
- The National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry
- BIOTECanada
- Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research
- Science Teachers' Association of Ontario
- Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Opportunities - Internships, Careers, Government Programs
- Trent University Student Job Board
- NewScientist Jobs
- Biochemistry Jobs
- Nature Jobs
- BIOTECanada Life Sciences & Biotechnology Database
- BioTalent Canada Job Board
- Life Sciences Ontario
- Career Edge
- Ontario Internship Program
- Services for Youth
- Canadian Technical Employment Network
- Federal Government Jobs
- Provincial Government Jobs
- Job Bank
Get Experience
- Biology/Chemistry at Trent University - Courses, program faculty, research facilities, and more department information.
- Trent Community Research Centre - Students are matched with local organizations to assist with research, planning and other community development projects for course credit.
- Trent University Student Organizations - Get involved in groups that will contribute to learning new skills & gaining a variety of experience.
Get Connected
Develop Your Network-get advice about careers from alumni and other professionals
- Connection Tools: Careerspace’s tip sheets and workshops on LinkedIn, networking, and marketing yourself at career events.
- Mentoring/Networking Programs - Programs and events to help you navigate your career options.