Chemistry Career Ideas: 100 Jobs for Students who Love Chemistry

Traditional Careers:

1. Chemist
2. Analytical Chemist
3. Organic Chemist
4. Inorganic Chemist
5. Physical Chemist
6. Biochemist
7. Medicinal Chemist
8. Theoretical Chemist
9. Polymer Chemist
10. Environmental Chemist
11. Electrochemist
12. Industrial Chemist
13. Surface Chemist
14. Radiochemist
15. Petrochemical Scientist
16. Color Chemist
17. Flavor Chemist
18. Fragrance Chemist
19. Cosmetic Chemist
20. Marine Chemist

Healthcare & Medicine:

21. Pharmaceutical Scientist

22. Toxicologist
23. Clinical Chemist
24. Pharmacologist
25. Forensic Scientist
26. Veterinary Drug Developer
27. Clinical Research Coordinator
28. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
29. Quality Control Analyst (Pharmaceuticals)
30. Molecular Diagnostics Specialist

Energy & Environment:

31. Green Chemist

32. Fuel Cell Scientist
33. Renewable Energy Researcher
34. Water Purification Chemist
35. Atmospheric Chemist
36. Oil Recovery Specialist
37. Petrologist
38. Waste Management Specialist
39. Air Quality Analyst
40. Battery Technologist

Material Science & Industry:

41. Ceramics Chemist

42. Textile Chemist
43. Nanotechnologist
44. Metallurgist
45. Paints and Coatings Specialist
46. Adhesives Chemist
47. Plastics Engineer
48. Composites Scientist
49. Glass and Ceramics Developer
50. Rubber Technologist

Food & Agriculture:

51. Food Chemist

52. Beverage Formulator
53. Soil Scientist
54. Pesticide Developer
55. Fermentation Scientist (Brewing, etc.)
56. Nutritionist
57. Taste Tester & Flavor Analyst
58. Agrochemical Expert
59. Natural Food Preservative Researcher
60. Vitamin and Supplement Formulator

Teaching & Communication:

61. Chemistry Teacher (All levels)

62. Science Communicator
63. Technical Writer (Chemistry-focused)
64. Editor for Scientific Journals
65. Science Outreach Coordinator
66. Chemistry Blogger or YouTuber
67. Educational Kit Developer
68. Science Curriculum Designer
69. Public Speaker on Chemistry Topics
70. Science Museum Exhibit Designer

Business & Management:

71. Chemical Sales Representative

72. Laboratory Manager
73. Patent Examiner or Chemist Lawyer
74. Chemical Safety Officer
75. Product Manager (Chemical Products)
76. Chemical Procurement Officer
77. Regulatory Compliance Manager
78. Environmental Health and Safety Manager
79. Chemical Plant Operator
80. Chemical Process Engineer

Technology & Advanced Research:

81. Computational Chemist

82. Crystallographer
83. Mass Spectrometrist
84. Chromatographer
85. Chemoinformatics Specialist
86. Chemical Instrumentation Developer
87. Peptide Chemist
88. Quantum Chemistry Researcher
89. Photovoltaic Chemist
90. Supramolecular Chemist

Jobs Good for the World:

91. Sustainable Packaging Developer

92. Clean Water Initiative Chemist
93. Biodegradable Plastic Researcher
94. Eco-friendly Dye Developer
95. Conservation Chemist
96. Greenhouse Gas Emission Analyst
97. Recycling Innovator
98. Natural Cleaning Product Formulator
99. Pollution Cleanup Specialist
100. Low-Carbon Fuel Developer