Special attributes of this major that will make me a valuable addition to any prospective employer.

• Careful record keeping skills.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced critical thinking, problem solving, and research skills.
• Capability of conducting research and statistically analyzing the data.
• Ability to use scientific equipment and measuring instruments.
• Capacity to understand and express complex scientific and technical information.
• Skills to use logic, the scientific method, and knowledge of scientific theories to solve problems in industry, heath, agriculture, mining, and space.
• Expert analysis of biological and chemical substances.
• Foundation to test products and equipment to ensure quality and safety.
• Qualifications to identify and treat contaminants in air, water, and soil.
• Potential to predict outcomes of mixing substances.
• Ability to use heat, light, energy, and chemical catalysts to change substances.
• Capability to improve industrial processes with the purpose of creating more efficient and effective methods for creating and studying of chemicals.

Please be advised that although this major will prepare you for the careers listed above, many will require advanced education and training. Please research the careers/job titles that interest you so that you are aware of the requirements to enter the field.