After completing their BSc, MSc or PhD in Chemistry, our graduates pursue a variety of different paths. Many of them have been widely recruited into top ranking graduate programs across the country. Other graduates enter professional programs such as Education and Medicine. A large proportion of our graduates also enter the workforce directly in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, industrial and government jobs in the region. Here are examples of the career paths recent graduates have taken:
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Employer: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) – Government of CanadaPosition: Food Processing Inspector
As part of the CFIA inspectorate, Brandon plays a role in verifying and supporting compliance with regulations that ensure the safety of Canada’s food supply, such as the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations.
Description: Leading the strategic direction of the Medical Affairs team in cardiovascular and respiratory medicine. Responsible for creating and executing the country medical affairs plan directing the scientific narrative, data generation activities and medical education plans. Collaborating cross-functionally as medical lead and subject matter expert with stakeholders across medical affairs, regulatory affairs, market access, policy & government affairs, and sales & marketing.
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