Careers in Chemistry

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Learn about careers in chemistry from our alumni

We asked our BS & BA alumni to share their career journeys. Click on any of the profiles to get an inside look at a variety of careers in chemistry!

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Ravyn Benson
Chemist II, Boston Scientific
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Ben Bergstrom
Senior Scientist, AbbVie
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James Cox
Principal Chemist, Ecolab
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Mitch Croatt
Interim Dean, UNC Greensboro and NCA&T
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Hassan Daoud
Senior R&D Engineer, Vantive
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Spencer Davis
Senior Product Development Chemist, Solventum
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Stefan Debbert
Professor of Chemistry, Lawrence University of Wisconsin
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Jerimy Erickson
Global Product Director, Sherwin-Williams General Industrial Coatings
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Oliver Goldman
Senior Environmental Compliance & Safety Specialist/Chemist , Sipi Metals Corp
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Kit Hale
Director, Head of CMC, Tenvie Therapeutics
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Matthew Hauwiller
Engineering Manager, Seagate Technology
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Christine Hitomi
Senior Bioprocess Science Specialist, Solventum
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Ed Huttlin
Instructor, Harvard Medical School
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Robert Lambeth
DEVCOM Army Research Lab
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Sean Lund
Process Development Scientist, New England Biolabs
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Rajvi Mehta
Account Manager, Agilent Technologies
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Kelly Mitzel
Chemist, Emerson
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Natalie Pfann
Chemist, Rockwell Automation
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Athena Pitsavas
Chemistry Technician, Carleton College
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Rita Silbernagel
Principal Scientist, Sublime Systems
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Tyler Stack
Assistant Professor, Providence College
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Steve Sylvestre
Initiative Manager, Wise Window Hub, Center for Energy and Environment
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Adria Tyndall
Director, Regulatory CMC at Novartis
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Mohammad Zia-Ebrahimi
Senior Advisor, Eli Lilly and Co

Find the career that's the right fit for you

When you first start thinking about your future career, it's crucial to do extensive research to learn all you can about important job details. Here are a few resources that can help you start out on the right foot.

  • UMN Career Services: Provide general career information and resources for UMN students and stakeholders.
  • CSE Career Center: Offers resources and counseling to help students and recent graduates plan their future, from choosing a major to landing a first job. The team provides personalized career guidance, workshops, and networking opportunities to ensure every student is well-prepared for the professional world.
  • O*NET Interest Profiler: Can help you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. This tool is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration, and developed by the National Center for O*NET Development.