Careers in science policy are based on communication – communicating science to policy makers, and communicating policy to scientists. For example, many elected officials are not experts in science, so they hire expert advisors to provide balanced scientific information about all sides of the issues, in order to allow them to make an informed vote.…
Social activists work to promote, guide, or impede changes in government or business policies and influence the actions of individuals and groups. They build connections among groups and communities and disseminate information on specific issues to create awareness and influence social change. Many of society’s problems are related to the chemical systems that make up…
Regulatory affairs professionals ensure that new drugs and medical devices are both safe and effective for use in their target patient population. They work throughout the product life cycle, from development and testing to the approval process to post-market monitoring. Regulatory affairs professionals may specialize in a particular geographic area, in a product development phase…
While virtually every career requires good communication skills, those who truly excel at these skills may want to explore technical communication as a career path. While both science journalists and technical writers create information about technical topics, the intended audiences differ. Science journalists take complex technical information and make is accessible for a lay audience…
A career in technical sales lets you combine you science and chemistry knowledge with your people skills and business expertise. Technical salespeople enjoy using their science knowledge to understand the business and technical issues their customers face and to offer appropriate solutions. When purchasing technical equipment and solutions, customers expect their sales representative to be…
Have you ever called a scientific company to ask them how to use a particular product, or which product would best suit your particular needs? Has anyone ever visited your lab to repair or upgrade a piece of scientific instrumentation? The professionals who take care of these issues provide the technical support (information about how…
Military research involves developing new weapons and protective gear, but it delves into a wider range of topics as well. Scientists and engineers working for the military develop pharmaceuticals and medical treatments; combat corrosion and microbial contamination; preserve food supplies for soldiers in remote locations; and work on portable energy sources to power equipment and…
Most of us are unaware of the science behind the food we consume. While food science involves chemistry, biology, physics, biochemistry, microbiology, nutrition, and engineering, the major portion of a food science curriculum is chemistry. Food chemists develop and improve foods and beverages and analyze methods of heat processing, canning, freezing, and packaging. They also…
Every time you apply for a job, there is someone on the other side of the negotiation who is trying to find the right person to meet their company’s needs. These human resource (HR) professionals have to identify people who not only have the right technical skills and motivation to do the job but who…
Teaching allows you to share your passion for chemistry with others. Many educators say the most satisfying aspect of their work is helping to shape the lives and minds of students. Successful high school chemistry teachers are well-organized and disciplined enough to apply structure to a flexible-but-demanding teaching schedule. On an average day, high school…
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