Career Options

Degree Specific Skills

Chemistry

Analytical ChemistBiochemistChemical EngineerChemical OceanographerChemistConsultantConsumer Protection SpecialistCrime Lab AnalystCytotechnologistDentistEnvironmental Health SpecialistField AnalystFire Protection EngineerFood and Drug InspectorForensic Chemist

Ability to Understand Complex ConceptsAdministration of Biological TestsAnalytical Problem Solving SkillsAttention to DetailCompiling and Organizing InformationComputer Proficiency SkillsCritical Thinking SkillsDeductive Reasoning SkillsEvaluating Ethical and Practical Dilemmas

Evaluating Ideas, Theories, and EvidenceKnowledge of Specific Laboratory ProceduresIndependent ResearchObservation SkillsOral and Written Communication SkillsOrganization SkillsReport WritingStatistical AnalysisWorking in a Team

* Some options may require further education

Professional Associations and Career Resources

Genetic CounselorGeochemistHydrologistImmunochemistIndustrial HygienistInorganic ChemistLaboratory TechnicianMetallurgistNuclear ChemistOccupational Health SpecialistOceanographerOrganic ChemistPatent AgentPathologistPharmaceutical Salesperson

PharmacistPhoto TechnicianPollution Control TechnologistProduct DeveloperProduct TesterProfessorQuality Control ScientistRadiologistResearch ScientistTeacherTechnical WriterTissue TechnologistToxicologistWastewater Treatment ChemistWater Scientist

Association of the Chemical Profession of Ontariowww.acpo.on.ca

Canadian Society for Molecular Bioscienceshttp://csmb-scbm.ca

Canadian Society of Clinical Chemistswww.cscc.ca

Chemical Institute of Canadawww.cheminst.ca

Chemistry Industry Association of Canadawww.canadianchemistry.ca

International Council of Chemical Associationswww.icca-chem.org

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistrywww.iupac.org

Society of Chemical Industrywww.soci.org

The Scientific Association Dedicated to Analytical Excellencewww.aoac.org

Internships and Volunteering

Job Search Resources

Going Globalhttp://careerzone.brocku.ca* Accessed through Brock’s Career Zone

INTERNeXhttp://www.internexworld.com

Intern Abroadhttp://www.goabroad.com/intern-abroad

Ontario Internship Programwww.internship.gov.on.ca

Volunteer Canadawww.volunteer.ca

Academic Jobswww.academics.com

Brock University Career Educationwww.brocku.ca/ccee/career-education

Canadian Science Jobswww.science.ca/scientists/jobs.php

ChemJobswww.chemjobs.net

Earth Workswww.earthworks-jobs.com

Eco Canadawww.eco.ca

Government of Canada: Sciencewww.science.gc.ca

Chemistry Related Directories

Further Education and Entrance Exams

Brock University Graduate Studieswww.brocku.ca/graduate-studies

Canadian Universities and Colleges www.canadian-universities.net

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissionswww.kaptest.com

School Finderwww.schoolfinder.com

The Princeton Reviewwww.princetonreview.com

Chemistry Guidewww.chemistryguide.org

Indeed Job Search Canadahttp://ca.indeed.com

Job Bank Canadahttp://jobbank.gc.ca

LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.ca

Royal Society of Chemistry Jobshttp://www.rsc.org/careers/

Simply Hiredwww.simplyhired.ca

Talent Eggwww.talentegg.ca

Science Central: Chemistryhttp://www.directoryofscience.com/cat-egory/284