Chemists

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Chemists analyze what things are made of, develop new medicines, materials, foods and cleaner processes, and test products for safety and quality. They work in labs at companies, government agencies, universities and crime labs.

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High school courses that build toward it

• Chemistry · Science

  Builds chemistry, which this job uses.

• Pre-Algebra · Math

  Builds math, which this job uses.

• Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

  Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

• English 10 · English

  Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.

• Food Science · Career and Technical

  Builds chemistry, which this job uses.

• Physical Education · Health and PE

  Builds teaching and training, which this job uses.

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