Industry Partners & Recruiters

Why partner with and recruit from the UC Berkeley College of Chemistry?

#1 University Worldwide

The UC Berkeley College of Chemistry, which includes chemistry, chemical biology, and chemical & biomolecular engineering, has a long-standing tradition of excellence. Founded in 1872, we are regarded as the #1 university in the world in chemical science & engineering.

Faculty Excellence

Our faculty (numbering 80+) are world-renowned and regularly recognized for their academic and research achievements that positively impact the advancement of science and society.

Award Winning

With 14 Nobel Prizes in Chemistry, most recently in 2019 by alumna Frances Arnold (PhD, ChemE, 1985), and 11 National Medals of Science, including the 2016 award to Paul Alivisatos, our faculty and alumni are among the most distinguished worldwide.

Student Diversity

The College has approximately 1,500 students (1/3 graduates & 2/3 undergraduates) of whom over 40% are female, approximately 30% are first-generation college-educated, and 10% are under-represented minorities.

Industry Leading Alumni

We have 15,000+ alumni, who reside in 50+ countries and serve as academics, researchers, and leaders across numerous industries, including: bio-tech, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, consumer products, health and medicine, technology, finance, consulting, government, education, and more.

Outstanding Research

The College's faculty, students, and graduates are exceptionally bright and hard-working. Outstanding researchers and problem solvers -- they are collaborative, creative, analytical, application oriented, resourceful, and resilient!

Opportunities for our Industry Partners and Recruiters

Listed below are the various opportunities for our industry partners and recruiters offered by The College of Chemistry at UC Berkeley. 

Hire & Recruit Our Students

Hiring our outstanding undergraduate and graduate students into internships or full-time positions.

 Undergraduate Students

Graduate Students

Undergraduate & Graduate Alumni

You can post full-time positions for both undergraduate and graduate alumni on our College’s LinkedIn Group by e-mailing your job posting to: coc_relations@berkeley.edu

Students in lab

Promote Your Company

Promote your company by participating in student-alumni information sessions, panel discussion, workshops, career fairs, and networking events:

  • Networking Events - Sponsor a Corporate Networking Hub at ChemX Conference (September 21, 2019) . Contact Adam Farrish at amf190@berkeley.edu
  • Career Fairs (NEW) - Sponsor a Corporate Networking Hub and participate in discussion panels at one of our Career Fairs.  Contact Adam Farrish at amf190@berkeley.edu
    • Graduate Student Career Fair – Fall 2020
    • Undergraduate Career Fair – Spring 2021
  • Information Sessions – Host an information session. Contact Rachana Vyas at rachana.vyas@berkeley.edu
  • Discussions & Workshops – Participate in panel discussions and workshops to help inform and prepare students to secure careers in industry - Contact Rachana Vyas at rachana.vyas@berkeley.edu
  • Student Clubs – Speak at student club events, such as UC Berkeley’s student chapters of the American Chemical Society (UCB ACS - https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~amchem/) and American Institute of Chemical Engineers (UCB AIChE - https://www.aicheucb.com/)
  • Lectureships – Sponsor a faculty lecture. Contact Mindy Rex at rex@berkeley.edu

ChemX Conference Networking Event on the Chemistry Plaza

Tap Into Cutting-Edge Research

Tap into the cutting-edge research being conducted by our faculty and graduate students by supporting their labs and sponsoring their research. Contact info coming soon.

researcher in lab

Partnership Through Philanthropy

Partner with our College by supporting the ongoing excellence of our students, faculty, programs, and college through philanthropic opportunities with naming and engagement opportunities.  Contact Mindy Rex at rex@berkeley.edu

  • Capital Projects
  • Faculty Chairs
  • Graduate Fellowships & Undergraduate Scholarships
  • Undergraduate & Graduate Student Programs