Careers in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

These are some examples of the many paths a chemincal engineer can take in his or her career:

	Chemical Process Industries Commodity and specialty chemical processing, including: Agricultural chemicals; Industrial gases, Paints, pigments, and inks; Petrochemicals Plastics; composites; Paper; Soaps and cosmetics; Synthetic fibers, films, and textiles.
	Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering Biopharmaceuticals, enzyme production; Artificial organs; Tissue engineering; Metabolic engineering; Genomics and proteomics; Fermentation technology; Waste remediation.
	Electronics Nearly every step in IC manufacture; Semiconductor materials development; Waste treatment; Equipment design; Fab water supply; Nano-scale technology.
	Chemical Process Design and Construction Process unit and plant design; Upgrades and retrofits; Plant-wide control; Information technology; Project management.
	Environmental, Safety, and Health Waste minimization; Transportation safety; Plant security
	Food Processing New food products; Food additives; Optimization of flavor and texture; Packaging; Shelf life
	Energy and Fuels Petroleum refining; Natural gas; Fuel cells; Alternative fuel sources; Clean power generation
	Advanced Materials Electronic materials; Fibers and fabrics; Films; Biomedical materials; Chem/bio sensors

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