Finding a Job in Chemistry
Many jobs in chemistry are not advertised, because they are with small, private or public organizations. If you can build a relationship with these small groups, you can have a real advantage in applying for jobs. Not only will fewer people will be competing with you, you will be a real person, not just a name on a piece of paper. You might find reading the networking and researching an employer quick guides helpful.
Tools and tips for your search:
- Graduate (MS/PhD) Employment Resources
- Career Search
- The American Chemical Society has a wonderful set of web resources on chemistry job hunting!
- Chemical and Engineering News Career Section
Web sites that regularly post chemistry jobs: (MSU/Regional)
- MSU SpartanTRAK (you will need a MSUNet ID to log in)
- Pfizer
- MPI Research
- Dow Chemical
- Van Andel Research Institute
- WIL Research Labs (Ohio)
- Abbott Labs (Chicago, IL)
- Sigma Aldrich (Midwest, esp. St. Louis)
Web sites that regularly post chemistry jobs: (National Coverage)
- Chemical and Engineering News Job Postings
- Southwest Research Institute
- The Scientist
- BioView.com
- Bio.com
- BioSpace.com
- Don't forget to check the MSU Pharmaceutical Job Resources
Listserves that post chemistry job notices: