5. ? ? ?
What valuable skills can you develop by studying chemistry? ? ? ? ? ? ?

6. Practical
skills
Communication skills
Numeracy
ICT skills
Problem solving
Teamworking skills

7. Some careers using chemistry
analytical chemist
process chemist
atmospheric chemist
research and development chemist
chemical engineer
pharmaceutical chemist
clinical biochemist
instrumentation technician
cosmetic scientist
materials scientist
crystallographer
nuclear scientist
environmental chemist
biochemist
forensic chemist
biotechnologist
formulation chemist
food scientist
health and safety adviser
molecular biologist
marine chemist
toxicologist
medical laboratory scientist

8. ? ? ?
How else could you use your skills? ? ? ? ? ? ?

9. Using your skills outside the laboratory
accountant
civil servant
science teacher
doctor
computer programmer
vet
university lecturer
dentist
lawyer
information scientist
manager
photographer
patent attorney
journalist
science writer
technical sales executive
computer systems analyst
marketing and sales manager

10. Career profiles Lab chemist Teacher Patent attorney Marketing
Profiles on the web

11. “ ” In profile Lab chemist
Research chemists explore and invent new products and processes ”

12. ” One type of lab chemist is a medicinal chemist.
As a medicinal chemist, I use my knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry and physiology to find solutions to health-related problems.
My everyday work involves:  synthesizing new drugs for treating disease
 synthesizing test compounds, forwarding them to biologists for screening and using the results to decide on my next step
 working at the cutting edge of
drug discovery.
I am sometimes in the office, sometimes in the lab and occasionally at conferences. The work is very varied and no two days are ever the same. ”
My qualifications
MChem in Medicinal Chemistry.

13. In profile
Teacher “
Every day is different – a stimulating and demanding career ”

14. My work really is never the same two days in a row – every day is unique.
My main tasks include:
• preparing and teaching chemistry lessons
• marking and assessing work
• managing the science department, liaising with the heads of other departments and monitoring standards achieved by staff and students
• supporting teachers and technicians
• administration (and inevitably discipline).
My qualifications
BSc honours degree in Chemistry. PhD in Chemistry.
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) in Chemistry and Science.

15. “ ” In profile Patent attorney
As well as technical knowledge, good communication skills are vital ”

16. I wanted a career that would draw on my science background and would also make use of my good communication skills.
Working as a patent attorney is challenging and uses all my skills.
I am involved in:
• providing protection for inventions by writing and prosecuting patent applications
• liaising with inventors from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
• advising clients on their patent strategy.
My qualifications
BSc (double honours) degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
PhD in Bio-organic Chemistry.
Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property. Patent Agents’ Practice, advanced level examination. European Qualifying Exams (to become a European Patent Attorney).

17. “ ” In profile Marketing project manager
A chemical science qualification is a good training for a career in marketing; employers value the key skills of numeracy, problem solving and communication that are an integral part of all chemistry courses
Marketing project manager ”

18. Marketing is about identifying the needs and goals of a customer and producing a product that satisfies those criteria.
My job involves:
• market research, product design and pricing
• promotion and distribution of the final product
• working with people in different countries and coordinating activities across departments.
Every day brings different challenges!
My qualifications
Masters degree in Chemical Engineering. Advanced Certificate in Marketing from the CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing). Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the CIM.

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