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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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). 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.

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

18. 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. 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!

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