Here are some helpful resources for you to help you explore the many different career options in the molecular sciences:
Job and Internship postings
Web link for postings from Cal State LA Career Development Center: Handshake
NSF REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates): opportunities
Also see below for links to C&EN jobs, ASBMB
Health Careers Advisement Office
King Hall D Wing, Room 1044 (within the NSS Advisement Center) Phone: 323-343-5284
E-Mail: healthcareers@calstatela.edu
http://www.calstatela.edu/healthcareers
American Chemical Society (ACS)
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/careers.html
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
https://www.asbmb.org/careers/
Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) job ads (JFK Library subscribes)
https://chemistryjobs.acs.org/
Science Teaching - if you graduate with a BS in Chemistry or Biochemistry, some additional training is needed to be a science teacher:
1. Traditional credential program: Single Subject Credential: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ccoe/programs/ss/single-subject-teaching-credentials-program-information-sheet
2. LAUTR residency pathway into teaching http://www.golautr.com/
The US Department of Labor has several websites for career exploration and job analysis:
https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/
https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/toolkit.aspx
State of California - Occupational guides - has lots of information including lists of the largest employers in CA
For Chemists: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/OccGuides/detail.aspx?Soccode=192031&Geography=0601000000
For Chemical Technicians: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/OccGuides/detail.aspx?Soccode=194031&Geography=0601000000
For Biochemists and Biophysicists: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/OccGuides/detail.aspx?Soccode=191021&Geography=0601000000
Cal State LA Career Development Center - check out the Golden Eagle Career Link and Careers Express!
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/cdc/
The Chemistry & Biochemistry Club has many resources:
http://www.calstatela.edu/orgs/chemistryandbiochemistry/career-success
