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Where do alumni of Clark's chemistry program work?

The chemistry major prepares students for a variety of exciting next steps. Whether it be graduate school to further your knowledge of the field, enter one of the health professions (medical, dental or veterinary), or become a public school teacher. Other career paths include product development; technical sales; marketing and communications; hazardous waste management; forensic science; chemical engineering; and intellectual property law.  Here are just a few alumni and where they’ve gone after Clark.

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Diana Argiles Castillo

Diana Argiles Castillo

Research Scientist II
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
M.S. 2019
Advisor: Donald Spratt

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Aaron Bogle

Aaron Bogle

Research Scientist II Protein Sciences
Cedilla Therapeutics
M.S. 2019
Advisor: Donald Spratt and Robert Drewell

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Ashley Burke

Ashley Burke

Scientific Associate
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
M.S. 2017
Advisor: Charles Jakobsche

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Senegal Carty

Senegal Carty

Ph.D. Candidate
Boston University School of Medicine
M.S. 2018
Advisor: Noel Lazo

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Anamika Datta

Anamika Datta

Analytical Chemist
Snapdragon Chemistry
M.S. 2018
Advisor: Sergio Granados-Focil

Di Deng

Di Deng

Physician
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
M.A. 2011
Advisor: Noel Lazo

Saadman Islam

Saadman Islam

Engineer I, Process Development
Ring Therapeutics
M.S. 2020
Advisor: Noel Lazo

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Lisa Jyringi

Lisa Jyringi

Supervisor, Toxicology and Biocompatibility
Boston Scientific
M.A. 2013
Advisor: David Thurlow

Micheal Kebede

Micheal Kebede

Research Scientist II
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
M.S. 2019
Advisor: Noel Lazo

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Claire Krasinksi

Claire Krasinski

Medical Student
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
M.S. 2018
Advisor: Noel Lazo

Ernie Krygier

Ernest Krygier

Senior Teaching Professor
Clark University
M.A. 2001
Advisor: Alan Jones

 

Emily Ladda

Emily Ladda

Medical Student
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas
M.S. 2020
Advisor: Donald Spratt

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Bethany Lee

Bethany Lee

Associate Scientist II, Protein Analytics
AbbVie Inc.
M.S. 2021
Advisor: Noel Lazo

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Young Sun Lee

Young Sun Lee

Medical Student
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
M.S. 2020
Advisor: Donald Spratt

Jeanmarie Loss

Jeanmarie Loss

Associate Scientist, Bio Process
Merck
M.S. 2019
Advisors: Donald Spratt and Robert Drewell

Misa Mai

Misa Mai

Associate Scientist II
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
M.S. 2019
Advisors: Donald Spratt

Emilie Ogisu

Emilie Ogisu

Senior Research Associate
Rubius Therapeutics
M.S. 2018
Advisors: Donald Spratt

Rachel Orlomoski

Rachel Orlomoski

Associate Scientist II
AbbVie Inc.
M.S. 2018
Advisors: Donald Spratt and Robert Drewell

Rachel Rockwell

Rachel Rockwell

R&D Chemist
Home Hardware Paint and Coatings Lab
M.S. 2013
Advisors: Sergio Granados-Focil and Christina McGraw

Noah Schwaegerle

Noah Schwaegerle

Research Associate II
Beam Therapeutics
M.S. 2019
Advisors: Donald Spratt

Kelley Shortsleeves

Kelley Shortsleeves

Scientist II
Relay Therapeutics
M.A. 2009
Advisors: Mark Turnbull

Rylee Simons

Rylee Simons

Medical Student
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas
M.S. 2020
Advisor: Donald Spratt

Samuel Sparks

Samuel Sparks

Senior Investigator
Roivant Sciences
M.A. 2011
Advisor: Noel Lazo

Anny Ul-Ain

Anny Ul-Ain

Senior Research Associate
Sanofi Genzyme
M.S. 2019
Advisor: Arundhati Nag

Alexander Wall

Alexander Wall

Associate Scientist in Product Support
IDEXX Laboratories
M.S. 2017
Advisor: Charles Jakobsche

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Yana Zubarev

Chemistry and Environmental Science Teacher
Bellingham High School
M.S. 2020
Advisor: Luis Smith

Career Fields

  • Product development
  • Elementary, secondary, or university teaching
  • Forensics
  • Environmental analysis
  • Medical research
  • Biotechnology
  • Quality assurance/control
  • Pharmaceutical research and development
  • Government research
  • Academic research

Where do Clark chemistry majors intern?

Where do Clark chemistry majors attend graduate school?

Where do Clark chemistry alumni work?

  • Cedilla Therapeutics
  • LifeSensors Inc.
  • AbbVie
  • Affinivax
  • National Institutes of Health
  • Beam Therapeutics
  • Novartis and Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research

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Career and Internship Opportunities

If you major in chemistry, there are numerous career paths to pursue. Clark’s Career Connections Center can help you develop a plan for pursuing your career goals. Also check out ClarkCONNECT, which links you with alumni mentors and employers, and Handshake, Clark’s online job search website.

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Clark funding for undergraduate internships

Interested in pursuing an internship, research, or creative project but wondering how you’ll pay rent? Apply for Clark funding to support your experience during the school year or summer. Visit the Career Connections Center in the Shaich Family Alumni and Student Engagement Center (ASEC Building).

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