UMBC Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
UMBC major sheet for Chemistry/Biochemistry
What Can I Do With My Major?
Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.
Professional Associations
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
American Chemical Society
National Association of Science Writers
The American Chemistry Council
Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine
The Biochemical Society
The Panamerican Association for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
National Academies
Additional Research Tools
Explore typical job titles for your major and use them for further career research on Vault and O*Net. Visit the website for related professional associations for industry information and professional development. Browsing through job postings while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry and taking note of the required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at UMBC.
Internships/Research/Co-ops
Department Liaison for Internships & Employment: Adam Morris
Gaining real-world experience through internships, research, or a co-op experience is one of the best ways to make yourself a competitive candidate for full-time jobs and graduate school after graduation. Learn more about how to get started, finding opportunities, and the application process on our website.
The Internship Success Practicum is a free, zero-credit, pass/fail course for students participating in an applied learning experience. You will receive professional development to help you excel at your site as well as a transcript notation and possible academic credit.
Sample Internship/Research/Co-op Sites for Chemistry/Biochemistry:
- FDA
- AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
- Paragon Bioservices
- MedImmune
- Emergent Biosolutions
- Human Genome Sciences
The Office of Undergraduate Research can help you find opportunities to conduct research in your industry, both on campus and at local organizations.
Career Resources
Biophysical Society’s Biophysics Career Center
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Careers
Environmental Career
Hire Life Science jobs
Chemistry Jobs
Nature Careers
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
Cereals and Grains Association Career Center
The Scientist Careers
Science Careers
American Chemical Society: Planning for Graduate School
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Chemists and Materials Scientists description
Laboratory Network
New Scientist Jobs
Scientists in Public Relations: Resources for Starting a Career
Working at National Labs: Oak Ridge
Learn from Alumni
Join Retrievers Connect, an online networking platform just for the UMBC community, to search for alumni by major, industry, location, and more. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Participate in groups and discussions to gain insight into industry trends. Learn about job and internship options.
You can also explore profiles of UMBC students and alumni on LinkedIn.
On-Campus Organizations
- Chemistry/Biochemistry Council of Majors
Service Learning and Volunteering
The Shriver Center provides opportunities to address social challenges through applied learning. These applied learning experiences can boost your resume and help you build marketable skills. These introductory opportunities are great for freshman and sophomores and can help confirm career choice.
Additional Employers and Jobs by Major
Employers in Maryland by Industry/Major (BuzzFile)
Employers in the United States by Industry/Major (BuzzFile)
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