Careers

Chemistry is a broadly based technical field that is the central science for many disciplines. Within the field of chemistry, there is substantial overlap with biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, forensics, medicine, materials science, computer science, engineering, physics, and more. As a well-trained, chemistry graduate from UVM, you will be prepared to excel in any technical area. Through our curriculum, you will also develop skills for original thinking, problem-solving, and confidence, which will prepare you for any career path.

A degree in chemistry at UVM serves as a passport to a high-paying career that can take you wherever you want to go.

Alumni Spotlights

Combining Chemistry and Public Health

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Lyndelle LeBruin

Lyndelle LeBruin is a UVM Master's in chemistry graduate and now project manager at the Laboratory for Clinical Biochemistry Research (LCBR). At the LCBR, Lyndelle and her colleagues focus on understanding risk factors for heart disease, stroke, venous thrombosis, obesity, diabetes, aging, and frailty using a wide variety of assays in population and family-based research settings. Lyndelle reflects on what is most rewarding about her work: "I know that every skill that I learn, and every task that I do, plays an integral role in improving the health of the United States, and by extension global public health."

Launching into Academia

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Justin Pagano

After finishing his undergraduate career, Justin Pagano joined UVM's chemistry Ph.D. program. In 2015, Justin won a Suiter Prize this year to attend the American Chemistry Society (ACS) National Meeting in Dallas, and he was just awarded a prestigious fellowship to conduct research at Los Alamos National Laboratories. He reflects on choosing UVM's graduate program: "I visited a few other schools in addition to UVM, but none could really compare in my mind. Everyone seemed extremely friendly, and the research was top notch coming from everyone I met."

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From Academia to Industry

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Dan Depuccio

After finishing up as a chemistry graduate student, Dan Depuccio began his current job as a Materials Scientist at Superior Technical Ceramics in St. Albans, VT. 

"Learning how to design experiments, research scientific literature, and use a variety of analytical instruments [at UVM] has set me up for a smooth transition from academia to industry. With the skills obtained from my UVM experience, I can use the same approach to answering scientific questions to create better, more consistent products for our customers. That is the best part!"

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