SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Knowledge of the structure and properties of matter
- Ability to formulate and test hypotheses
- Make critical observations and appropriate decisions
- Utilize scientific equipment
- Organize/maintain accurate records
- Good vision and manual dexterity
- Conduct and clearly explain scientific research
- Strong mathematical background
- Awareness of health and safety
- Creative and investigative
- Summarize research findings
- Analyze data and testing hypotheses
- Apply concepts and utilize formula
- Design experiments
- Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and memorization
- Solve quantitative problems
- Sampling for surveys
- Design charts/graphs
- Identify relationships between problems and solutions
- Write for technical and non-technical audiences
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Agricultural Chemist
- Analytical Chemist
- Biochemist
- Chemist
- Chemical Product Specialist Firms
- Consulting Firms
- Electrochemist
- Engineering Firms
- Environmental Chemist
- Food and Drug Analyst
- Food/Product Companies
- Forensic Chemist
- Geneticist
- Inorganic Chemist
- Laboratory Technician
- Medical Laboratories
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopist
- Organic Chemist
- Organometallic Chemist
- Patent Examiner
- Pharmacological Chemist
- Physical Chemist
- Pollution Controller
- Polymer Chemist
- Professional/Technical Journals
- Public Health Educator
- Quality Control Laboratories
- Radiologist
- Research and Development Firms
- Soil Chemist
- Textile Chemist
- Toxicologist
- Water Purification Chemist
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!
- Association of the Chemical Profession of Ontario
- The Chemical Institute of Canada
- American Chemical Society
- American Association for Clinical Chemistry
- Royal Society of Chemistry
- Canadian Green Chemistry Network
- The Electrochemical Society
- Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Opportunities - Internships, Careers, Government Programs
- Trent University Student Job Board
- Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
- New Scientist Jobs
- BIOTECanada Life Sciences & Biotechnology Database
- BioTalent Canada Job Board
- Canada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies
- Career Edge
- Careers in Food
- Ontario Internship Program
- Federal Government Jobs
- Provincial Government Jobs
- Job Bank
Get Experience
- Chemistry at Trent University - Courses, program faculty, resources, news, 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.