In general, the employment prospects in chemistry and biochemistry are very good. Currently, average starting salaries are $35,000 to $45,000 annually with unlimited top earning potential after a number of years experience. The career services office arranges for many companies to visit SFA to recruit new employees. Job inquiries are frequently made by various industries in the region concerning the availability of new graduates for employment. Some career options are:
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The pharmaceutical industry employs chemists andbiochemists in the drug industry.
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The forest industry in East Texas employs chemists invarious local laboratories.
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Texas' seven medical schools provide numerous jobopportunities in medical research.
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The Texas Department of Health offers many career positions in state laboratories.
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The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commissionhas positions in regulatory affairs.
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The Environmental Protection Agency hires chemists forvarious regional and national laboratories.
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The Department of Chemistry often provides temporarypositions for graduate students.
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Graduate programs are available at various universities, as well as professional programs in medicine, pharmacy and dentistry.
For more information, contact the Department of Chemistry at janusama@sfasu.edu or 936.468.3606.