The following links provide information about careers that are based on knowledge of chemistry.

Chemistry Internships

If you want to get a jumpstart on a science career, the Office of Science Education at the Department of Energy's Web site provides a listing of the latest scientific research internships and education programs.

Chemistry Careers

Visit the Careers in Chemistry Web site from Duke University Department of Chemistry to browse through links with lots of information on careers for those interested in chemical processes. You'll be surprised at the many fields in which your knowledge of chemistry can be used, including research, biotechnology, library science, education, and law.

Chemistry: The Profession has an excellent assortment of links to sites defining chemistry and discussing chemistry ethics. There are also career planning links and job opportunity sites available for aspiring chemists. Students interested in a particular career should check out the listings on specific chemistry fields.

Careers in Chemical Engineering

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers is a great resource for answering the question What Do Chemical Engineers Do? It contains a section that lists typical job descriptions of chemical engineering fields. You can also check out their site for high school students to find out what topics you would study as a chemical engineering major in college.

Careers in Biochemistry

The Biochemistry Society Web site provides links to résumé advice, articles on biochemists, employment surveys, and job resources.