In private industry, Chemists with a bachelor degree have the opportunity, with experience and additional training, to advance to a more responsible position. The best opportunity for advancement, though, is through advanced degrees. Chemists with a master's degree usually qualify for applied research positions and teaching positions in two year colleges. A doctorate offers the best opportunities for higher levels of research and four-year college teaching positions. Others join firms that they worked for during summer internships.
Graduates also find job leads through college placement offices and on-campus recruitment.
Other sources for job leads come from professional directories and journals, classified ads, and personal networking. The ACS offers a wide range of career services to its members and student affiliates, including a professional data bank, employment clearing house, and career placement registry. The purpose of this occupational guide is to provide you with useful information to help you make career decisions.