Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Agricultural scientists -- Biochemists -- Chemical engineers -- Chemical technicians -- Chemists -- College professors, chemistry -- Environmental technicians -- Food technologists -- Forensic experts -- Industrial chemicals workers -- Industrial safety and health technicians -- Laboratory testing technicians -- Medical laboratory technicians -- Petroleum engineers -- Petroleum technicians -- Pharmacologists -- Plastics engineers -- Quality control engineers and technicians -- Toxicologists -- Wood science and technology workers.

Describes several careers in the field of chemistry, discussing the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, getting started, advancement possibilities, salary, employment outlook, and sources of more information.