What
Can I Do With A Major In Biochemistry/ Biochemistry & Molecular Biology?
Biochemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors pursue a variety of career opportunities. Some occupations may require additional educational and training. Information presented in this handout includes a list of sample occupations, work settings, professional organizations, books in our resource area, web resources, and recent activities of our graduates. Further information including skills to develop, strategies for contacting employers, graduate school information, and where to get assistance may be obtained by making an appointment with a Career Services adviser.
Sample Occupations
| Anatomist | Histopathologist | Nutritionist |
| Biochemist | Industrial Hygienist | Parks & Recreation Officer |
| Clinical Biochemist | Intellectual Property Attorney | Pathologist |
| Environmental Engineer | Laboratory Technician | Pharmaceutical Sales Rep. |
| Environmental Epidemiologist | Marine Bacteriologist | Public Health Scientist |
| Environmental Health Specialist | Medical Illustrator | Science Educator |
| Fisheries Conservationist | Microbiologist | Science Writer |
| Food Technologist | Molecular Biochemist | Toxicologist |
| Forester | Museum Education Coordinator | Virologist |
| Genetic Engineer | Mycologist |
Sample Work Settings
- Biotechnology Firms
- Chemical Manufacturing Firms
- Colleges & Universities
- Computer Firms
- Crime Labs
- Energy Firms
- Government Agencies
- Hospital Laborites
- Law Firms
- Medical Schools
- Pharmaceutical & Chemical Companies
- Regulatory Agencies
- State & Local Government Laboratories
Professional Organizations
American Institute of Biological Sciences
American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
American Society for Cell Biology
American Society for Microbiology Careers
Society for Molecular Biology & Evolution
Books in our Resource Area
Thinking about a Career in Biochemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology? Browse our Career Resource Area and check out the numerous resources we offer on majors, internships, international experiences, graduate & professional schools and employment searches. Most books are available for check out for a period of one week. The following is a sample of available resources:
- Alternative Careers in Science
- Careers for Biology Majors
- Careers in Science
- Careers in Science
- Jump Start Your Career in Bioscience
- Opportunities in Energy Careers
- Opportunities in Health & Medical Careers
- Opportunities in Hospital Administration Careers
- Real People Working in Science
Web Resources
Career Services offers a wide selection of web-based resources for career-related areas. These resources address areas such as corporate research for employment and internship searches, career self-assessment, investigation, occupational information gathering, graduate school research, and internship information and leads. You can access these resources on the Career Services webpage at www.trinity.edu/careerservices. Contact Career Services for username and password information, where applicable.
Discover - Complete career self-assessments, research occupational information, and perform searches for graduate schools across the United States. Discover requires a unique user name and password. You can pick-up access information in the Career Services office.
TigerJobs - A web based system allowing students and alumni to access job and internship listings as well as sign up for on campus interviewing. TigerJobs allows students to self-register for this service. Simply click on the TigerJobs link on our homepage and register today.
Hoover’s Online - A database of thousands of public, private and global companies, searchable by organizational name, location, type of industry, and ticker symbol. If you access Hoover’s Online on-campus, no user name or password is needed.
Internships Online - Web-based service allowing students to search national internships in areas such as international affairs, history, human rights, sports, resort and seasonal employment, women’s rights, environmental organizations, congressional internships, business, media, and law and policy. Click on the "Getting Started" link under the Internships Online logo on the Career Services’ webpage for access information.
Where do Trinity graduates go?
Employment: Southwest Research Institute, Methodist Hospital
Graduate Schools: Baylor College of Medicine, Colorado School of Medicine, Creighton University, Duke University, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Texas Tech University, University of Houston, University of Michigan, University of Texas Health Science Center