/sci/ - Science & Math

>>11062811
All the ChemE's I know can get jobs in Pharmaceuticals, batteries, regular chemical plants, etc. You also have a wide variety of PhD research you could pursue, from molbio to physical chemistry. As someone interested in biotech and pharmaceuticals, I wish I had more of a background in chemistry. Instead, I have to learn things on my own as I go along, since my curriculum doesn't have that much space in it.
If you're in your sophomore year, you still have a lot of time to plan your career path. If you have straight A's, a solid PhD program or MD/PhD is still an option for you. You could also go for a Master's with more focus on engineering/method development. I'd say about 80% of the jobs in pharmaceuticals development are chemistry related, rather than bio. Make sure you talk to professor, network with your peers, and meet people from industry. If there is a chapter of a pre-professional association like ISPE, consider joining it. You can also get an industry professional mentor through the ISPE mentorship program.
Don't get discouraged just because you can't get an internship in your sophomore summer. It's very hard to land an interview, and I only got mine in the past through connections of a professor.

>>10609695
Some scientists also directed-evolution of bacteria to perform a specific chemical reaction efficiently for industrial processes. Here is the article: https://www.pnas.org/content/111/50/17803

>>10582967
>Lifesaving medicines are meaningless shite and valueless
Okay, have fun trying to cure a cold or pneumonia with metaphysics.

>>10429093
>>10427619
Just take a picture of OP's mom