Laboratory Research
Below are sample lists of careers and majors commonly associated with Laboratory Research. Please remember, many careers do not require a specific major; rather, employers are often more interested in the experiences you have had and the skills, interests, abilities, and strengths you have developed through these experiences that enhance your academic program. Use the links below to explore careers and majors.
Majors:
- Astronomy
- Atmospheric Science
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Developmental Psychology
- Economics
- Sociology
- Engineering Physics
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- Geology
- Human Biology
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biosciences
- Physics
- Psychology
Careers:
- Aerospace Technologist/Engineer
- Agronomist
- Air and Water Quality Manager
- Analytical Chemist
- Application Chemist
- Astronomer
- Astrophysicist
- Atmospheric Researcher
- Biochemist
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biotechnologist
- Blood Bank Quality Assurance Coordinator
- Blood Bank Technologist
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemical Laboratory Technician/Director
- Chemical Sales Representative
- Chemist
- Civil Engineer
- Climatologist
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist
- Color Development Chemist
- Computer Engineer
- Computer Scientist
- Consultant
- Control Systems Engineer
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Cytotechnologist
- Dietitian/Nutritionist
- Earth Scientist
- Electrical Systems Engineer
- Environmental Geochemist
- Environmental Geologist
- Organic Chemist
- Pathologist Assistant
- Petroleum Geologist
- Petrologist
- Pharmaceutical Research Chemist
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
- Pharmaceutical Scientist
- Pharmacologist/Toxicologist
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Planetary Scientist
- Professor
- Program Director
- Research Scientist
- Sanitarian
- Satellite Data Analyst
- Science Writer
- Scientific Editor
- Environmental Scientist
- Food & Drug Inspector
- Food Chemist
- Food Engineer
- Forensic Science Technicians
- Forensic Scientist
- Geographic Information Systems Specialist
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Hardware Development Engineer
- Histotechnologist
- Horticulturist
- Hydrogeologist
- Hydrologist
- Hydrometeorologist
- Infection Control Specialist
- Instrumental Designer
- Laboratory Informatics Specialist
- Laboratory Manager
- Meteorologist
- Mineralogist
- Molecular Pathology Technologist
- Oceanographer
- Operations Manager
- Seismologist
- Stratigrapher
- Toxicologist
- Veterinary Pathologist
- Volcanologist
- Wastewater Treatment Chemist
- Water Purification Chemist
- Water Quality Control Technician
- Weather Correspondent
- Weather Forecaster
- Zoologist/Marine Biologist
Career Exploration Hub
Employment Strategies
- Identify areas of interest related to your major so you can focus your academics and experiences towards these fields.
- Gain direct experience within the areas that interest you most through research projects, independent studies, internships, part-time jobsstudent organization involvement, or volunteering
- Register for Hire Jayhawks and subscribe to the Internship Newsletter to receive automated weekly emails with specific internship information.
- Consider joining a professional organization related to your area of interest, and, if possible, attend local and/or regional conferences to make connections with professionals working in your field.
- Practice interviewing on your own or by conducting a mock interview at the University Career Center.
- Develop your resume and tailor it to your area(s) of interest.
- Earn a minor or take additional coursework outside your major when relevant to your career goals.
- Complete an independent study to gain advanced research skills.
- Maintain a strong GPA if you are considering pursuing graduate or professional school.
- Consider getting involved with a student organization at KU related to your area of interest.