Job Kit: Polymer Chemist

Invent, develop and improve the materials used by billions of people every day.

You’re surrounded by polymers. From the clothes you wear and the devices you use to your shoes, shampoo and sports gear, polymers are everywhere. 

What kind of person becomes a polymer chemist? People who want to make a difference and invent something that could literally change the world. As well as making materials greener, polymer chemists are working on next-gen materials for biomedical science, engineering, nanotechnology, space exploration and more. As a polymer chemist, you’ll have real impact. You’ll do things that people can actually touch and feel. It’s an extremely exciting field, and you can find out more in this job kit.

Find study pathway information, hear from people studying and working in this space, and explore career options in polymer chemistry.

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