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What careers in chemistry if I love ochem?

I’m a junior in college and recently decided that my major, marine biology, isn’t going to work out. But I love chemistry and am taking organic chemistry at the moment and find it so fascinating . I need to talk with my advisor to tell her that I need to switch to biochemistry or chemistry degree. I figured biochemistry would have the best of both worlds , chemistry and biology, but the more I read they don’t work with the nitty gritty of chemistry itself but of the interactions with organisms. Is that true? I know I need to go to grad school so don’t want to make the wrong choice , I just I enjoy science, mechanisms and the actual interactions with molecules themselves and specifically organic chemistry . Is there a career that would involve that ? Ideally I would want to work in a lab as well . Thanks ! ?

Also, I’ve researched into environmental chemist, do they work with chemistry much or just mainly policy and paperwork ?

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Hey Naomi, You are not alone in your thoughts. I was a Chemistry major and fell in love with organic chemistry too. I would speak with your professor or TA, in Orgo lab, to see if they knew of any professors looking for lab assistants. Organic chemistry will open the door to go down any path, following your undergraduate degree. The key is to find a lab project that interests you. Experience will be more critical then the major you choose. It sounds like you are doing great in school and now it's about getting to experience your passion first hand, outside of a school laboratory.

Dan

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Reach out to who runs your orgo lab and ask about any professors who may be working on a lab project and needs some assistance.
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