There exist enormous career opportunities for aspirants who have completed their master’s degree in Chemistry. M.Sc course allows candidates to get specialized in diverse areas of Chemistry (Agricultural Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, etc). They can also seek jobs in their selected area of study. Both public as well as private sector firms recruit candidates for their varied operations. Those who are interested to work out side India, can work with better compensation packages.

Career in private sector after M.Sc Chemistry

As application of chemistry is needed in almost all industrial firms, one can find various job openings in corporate sector. Chemist is one of the common job profiles for these graduates. The main responsibility of these professionals is to find out the chemical composition of a substance, its chemical characteristics, its behavior in chemical reactions, and so on. Those who are interested in teaching profession can build up a strong career in educational sector. Dabur, Ranbaxy, Hindustan Lever, etc are some of the major private sector firms that recruit chemistry graduates. The possible employment areas where one can find job opportunities are mentioned below.

• Medical Research
• Manufacturing and Processing Firms
• Testing Laboratories
• Technical Journals
• Utility Companies
• Waste-water Plant
• Engineering firms
• Medical Laboratories
• Oil Industry
• Petroleum Companies
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Power Generating Companies
• Pyrotechnics Manufacturers
• Research and Development Firms
• Seed and Nursery Schools
• Agricultural Research Services
• Biotechnology Firms
• Chemical Industry
• Chemicals Manufacturing Companies
• Cosmetic Companies
• Education Sector
• Forensic Crime Research
• Food Institutes
• Health Care Providers
• Heavy Chemical Industries
• Hospitals
• Industrial Laboratories

Career in government sector after M.Sc Chemistry

Various Governmental firms are also in demand of candidates who have done a M.Sc in chemistry. They can apply for jobs arising in all the above mentioned areas operating in government sector. In chemical industry the candidate can apply for jobs in drug manufacturing, in quality checking, etc. Academics are another area where chemistry graduates can build up a lucrative career. Those with NET qualification can apply for permanent job positions in government colleges. Pharmaceutical industries, Oil and Petroleum companies are other field where the candidate can seek job vacancies. The common job profiles after M.Sc Chemistry are listed here.

• Analytical Chemist
• Biochemist
• Biomedical Chemist
• Chemical Analyst
• Chemist
• Food & Drug Inspector
• Industrial Research Scientist
• Lab Chemist
• Laboratory Assistant
• Materials Technologist
• Production Chemist
• Quality Controller
• Research & Development Manager
• Safety Health and Environment Specialist
• Teacher
• Technician

Career abroad after M.Sc Chemistry

Foreign nations are also in need of qualified candidates in Chemistry. Those candidates with enough job experience are highly preferred by international firms. Chemical firms and Pharmaceutical firms in European nations often recruit candidates with proven experience. They also offer good remuneration to deserving professionals.