Beakers and Bunsen Burners 4 Signs You Would Be Perfect For A Chemistry Degree

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A chemistry degree can lead to a number of careers that will can help people in many different industries. Career opportunities exist in education and teaching to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and the medical laboratory to name just a few.

There are several factors to consider if you think you may enjoy pursuing a degree in chemistry. Many types of employment are available such as working in medical, industrial or pharmaceutical laboratories. Research in these types of environments offer many benefits as do jobs teaching chemistry in high schools or universities. Here are four signs you would be perfect for a chemistry degree:

Following Steps

You love baking, cooking and following recipes. Chemistry is very detail oriented and the ability to follow a set of instructions is essential. Cooking is essentially manipulation of the chemicals in various foods and their ingredients: how ingredients work together and the order in which they are mixed and how different volumes of ingredients affect flavor and texture.

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Written Communication

While working in a chemistry lab in any type of industry, it is essential to have good note taking skills. Accuracy and timing and the recording of data is often dependent on how good the individual responsible is at keeping helpful and significant notations.

Precision Importance and Safety

You are good at measuring, mixing and following instructions, both written and verbal, and have a steady hand. The work involves proper use of lab reagents and other chemicals, or body fluids. It is imperative that the chemist can accurately measure, pour, use pipettes and is capable of safely handling possible dangerous chemicals that may be damaging to clothing or skin. Safe handling of reagents, glassware and other items found in laboratories is stressed on any type of job involved in their use. Lab safety is the usually the first lesson received on "on the job training."

Independent Working

You enjoy working alone. Often, chemists work singularly in their environments with minimal contact with others. Working alone can be very conducive to completing work assignment to have minimal contact, and interruptions, from other people. Little contact with others helps ensure safety, accuracy and saves time from having to repeat steps. Some people enjoy the social aspects of work environments and look forward to mingling with others during work. However, with a chemistry degree in hand, you should and will be expected to work with minimal supervision.

A chemistry degree can lead to a number of careers that will can help people in many different industries. Career opportunities exist in education and teaching to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and the medical laboratory to name just a few.

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Meghan Belnap is a freelance writer who enjoys spending time with her family. She also enjoys being in the outdoors and exploring new opportunities whenever they arise. Meghan also enjoys researching new topics that help to expand her horizons. You can often find her buried in a good book or out looking for an adventure. You can connect with her on Facebook right here and Twitter right here.