What do polymer chemistry careers involve?

Polymer chemistry is a major contributor to advances in industry and medicine. A large number of everyday objects have been developed directly as a result of advances in polymer chemistry, such as plastic bags, disposable contact lenses or tyres.

Careers in this area are primarily research-based and much of your time will be confined to working in a laboratory. Working on such a micro scale can be both challenging and stimulating, so you will need a strong academic background and lots of drive and ambition.


The B.Sc chemistry graduates have many options for their higher studies like master's degree in the same.
Some of the jobs are as follows:

Analytical Chemist. Bio-medical Chemist. Chemical Engineering Associate. Industrial Research Scientist. Lab Chemist. Materials Technologist. Production Chemist.