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Explore Potential Career Options
A degree in chemistry can lead to many different careers across a wide range of sectors, from medicine to consumer technology, environmental science to forensics, and more.
Find more information about your career options in Chemistry and Nuclear Science on the Career Services website.
Careers in Chemistry
- Biochemist
- Cell Research Chemist
- Chemical Technician
- Combustion Engineer
- Consultant
- Cosmetics Developer
- Food Scientist
- Forensic Lab Analyst
- Hazardous Materials Expert
- Health & Safety Officer
- Inorganic or Organic Chemist
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- Marine Chemist
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- Paint Formulation Chemist
- Patent Examiner
- Pathologist's Assistant
- Perfumer
- Pest Control Technician
- Pharmaceutical Salesperson
- Pharmacist
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- Professor
- Prosthetics Developer
- Quality Control Analyst
- Radiologist
- Research Assistant
- Scientific Translator
- Soil Scientist
- Teacher
- Technical Writer
- Tissue Technologist
- Veterinary Technician
- Water Purification Specialist
Careers in Nuclear Science
- Nuclear Chemist
- Nuclear Engineer
- Nuclear Physicist
- Nuclear Scientist
- Laboratory Technician
- Researcher
- Teacher/Professor
- Science Writer
- Nuclear Technician
- Nuclear Medicine Technician
- Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
- Nuclear Diagnostic Technician
- Radiologic Technologist
- Radiation Oncologist
- Radiologist
- Radiation Protection Technician
- Radiographers
- Hazardous Waste Technician
Career Advising
Students interesting in speaking with an advisor for career advising should visit the Career Services website. Career advising topics include: career exploration, work search strategies, interview tips and practice interviews, graduate/professional school applications, and much more!
Book a career advising appointment by calling 778-782-3106 or emailing career_services@sfu.ca.