CAREER OPTIONS FOR BIOCHEMISTRY GRADUATES

A biochemist may perform the following tasks:
 
* Study the chemical processes that occur within individual cells.
* Study the processes, such as digestion and growth, which involve whole organisms.
* Undertake detailed chemical analysis using sophisticated instruments and techniques
* Biomedical Engineer
* Biomedical engineers apply engineering & scientific methods to find solutions.
* A biomedical engineer may perform the following tasks:
* Design new medical monitoring, diagnostic equipment
* Specify, set up and maintain biomedical equipment
* Specify equipment for particular purposes
* Design and deliver technology to assist people with disabilities
* Analyze and design prosthetic and orthotic devices

Career Areas include:
  
Molecular Biology
Industrial Chemistry
Marine Biology
Entomology
Pharmacology
Vaccine & Hormone Production
Plant Physiology
Technical Sales
Virology
Genetics
Horticulture
Mycology
Immunology
Quality Control
Forestry

Health Careers
Biochemistry majors are well prepared for advanced study in medicine and other health professions. Many choose to obtain advanced degrees and pursue careers in the following areas:
 
Hospital Diagnosis and Research
Pharmaceutical Services
Clinical Research
 
Sample Careers  
Anesthesiologist 
Geneticist
Physician 
Dentist
Cytologist 
Virologist
Pharmacist 
Immunologist
 
 
Industry
Many majors pursue careers in private industry where they may be involved with the creation of genetically engineered crops, programming bacteria to clean up the environment or developing computerized portraits of enzymes and other chemicals to help researchers design better products.
 
Sample Careers 
Chemist
Process Development Specialist
Product Development Manager
Quality Control Inspector
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Perfumer
 
 
Other Careers in Biochemistry
Many other careers options await biochemistry majors. Some pursue advanced degrees and choose careers in education, law, agriculture, sales, or research. 
 
College Professor
Dairy Technologist
Formulation Chemist
Biotechnologist
Environmental Scientist
Toxicologist
Laboratory Supervisor
Patent Attorney
Science Teacher